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93 POINTS, Cellar Selection! - Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 2010
MARTIN RAY 2006 NAPA VALLEY 'SYNTHESIS' CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A mountain vineyard is the most beautiful sight on earth. – Martin Ray
THE VINEYARDS Synthesis is a blend of our very best mountain vineyards from several distinct Napa Valley sub-appellations, including Diamond Mountain and Stags Leap Districts. The Diamond Mountain District grapes are grown on the spectacular Constant-Diamond Mountain Vineyard, which rises to 2,200 feet elevation above the Napa Valley floor. The grapes grown in the Stags Leap District are from Regusci Vineyards, nestled at the bottom of a hillside and influenced by the distinctive soil composition in this region. The balance comes from the slopes of Van der Kamp Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain, which rises to 1,400 feet elevation above the valley floor.
VINTAGE NOTES The 2006 harvest was an excellent vintage. After a cool, wet spring, the vintage moved along quite slowly. The longer than normal ripening period allowed the vines to produce mature, intense fruit without high sugars.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES Martin Ray summarized our winemaking method when he said: “We add nothing to our wines, nor do we take anything from them. With infinite care, we leave them alone.” Hand selected from individual barrel lots by winemaker, Bill Batchelor, Synthesis represents the finest expression of our favorite wines from the 2006 vintage. Our Synthesis is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon aged for thirty-four months in French oak barrels. Layers of concentrated and well-integrated flavors and aromas of black currant, dark cherry and plum are accented by creamy vanilla overtones. This wine fills your palate and finishes very long and rich.
FOOD & WINE PAIRING Pair this Cabernet with your favorite cut of steak, standing rib roast, duck or any hearty dish.
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: 77% Diamond Mountain District,
13% Sonoma Mountain, 10% Stags Leap District
Release Date: January 2010
Brix at Harvest: 26.0
Total Acidity: 0.60%
pH: 3.71
Alcohol: 14.8%
Quantity Produced: 2,100 bottles
LEGACY CLUB PRICE:$60.00
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