Cabernet Sauvignon

New Release

RELEASE LOCATION:	LCBO Vintages - Front Line
CSPC:	575464
VINTAGE:	2017
WINERY:	Klinker Brick Winery
COUNTRY:	USA
REGION:	California
DISTRICT:	Lodi
TYPE:	Red
VARIETAL:	Cabernet Sauvignon
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE:	14.9%
RETAIL PRICE:	$25.95

Stock Status: Yes

Per Case / Size: 750mLml

Intro: Welcome to Klinker Brick Winery, Award-winning producer of Old Vine Zinfandel from Lodi. Great wine begins with a suitable climate and soil, both of which are found in Lodi. Sandy Loam soil coupled with the hot, cold exchange that graces Lodi from day to night creates a utopic environment to cultivate warm-weather varietals including Zinfandel, Cabernet and Syrah.

Description: BECHHOLD VINEYARD (planted in 1983) - Being a 37 year old block of Cabernet Sauvignon, this vineyard is among the oldest Cabernet plantings in Lodi. As we approached harvest for the 2017 vintage, temperatures were on the warmer side June through August, averaging in the upper 90's with a few days in the low 100's. These warm midday temperatures in harmony with cool nighttime delta breezes developed good sugar levels for the upcoming harvest. The grapes were immediately pressed, fermented and sent to barrel-age in french oak for 16 months.

Vinification: Appellation: Lodi - Mokelumne River
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cooperage: Seguin Moreau
Harvest Date: October 25, 2017
Brix: 25.2 degrees

Flavours: The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits medium garnet color, intense blueberry aromas with hints of clove and supple dark cherry on the palate. Fully integrated and well balanced, this wine has great tannin with a long, lingering finish.

Review: Seductive oak spices and a rich, mouthfilling texture give this full-bodied wine a lot to like. Moderate tannins support generous black-cherry and dark-chocolate flavors, while vanilla, cinnamon and cedar complete the mix. Editors' Choice. Score - 91. (Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2021)