The AME Vineyard sits on a south-facing slope, with vine rows running east and west across the face of the hillside. The rows start at about 600’ elevation, and rise to about 1000’ elevation, with the vines planted at a dense 3’ X 5’ spacing, with 2,420 vines per acre. The winery used a mix of 420A and 3309 rootstocks, and trained the vines in unilateral cordon. Because of the windy conditions at the higher elevations, the parcel is cooler, and the crop is typically harvested a full two weeks after the other vineyards on our Conn Valley Ranch. This additional hang-time allows for the development of stronger, darker colors, thorough physiological ripeness in the berries for power and complexity, and a range of classic flavors that are desirable in mature Cabernet Sauvignon. This 2019 bottling should continue to improve for the next 10-15 years, and will provide pleasure for many years after.
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon