ones Family Cabernet - 1996
 

Winemaker Notes -

"Deep, dark ruby in color. Has a ripe cassis and blackcurrant type fruit in the nose with layered aromas of sweet oak and toast. Pretty classic for Cabernet. Bright powerful fruit in the mouth, lots of blackberry with a wonderful chewy texture. Big and rich in the mouth has an elegance and softness at the same time. Light dusty tannins in the finish. Overall a balanced, lovely wine. Has its own distinct footprint unique to this tiny estate vineyard."

- Heidi P. Barrett
Winemaker, Jones Family Vineyards

Jones Family Vineyards 1996 Vintage
Source of grapes Jones Family Vineyards, Calistoga, CA
Oak Profile 100% French Oak
Harvest date 9-9-96
Barrel aging 18 months in barrel
Fermentation Stainless Steel tank
Average Brix at Harvest 24.5
Acidity .60
Ph 3.72
Residual Sugar 0.1% dry
Alcohol content 13.6%
Amount produced 415 cases
Bottled 7-16-98
Release date October 1, 1999