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2008 JAYSON RED WINE NAPA VALLEY
Technical Notes
- Harvested: September 24 to October 28, 2008
- Vineyards: Pahlmeyer Waters Ranch & Stagecoach
- Bottled: April 22, 2010
- Composition: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
- Alcohol: 15.2%
- Winemaker: Erin Green
Winemaking Notes
The grape clusters were hand-sorted, and once de-stemmed, the berries were sorted again by hand on the way to tank. After four to five days of pre-fermentation cold maceration in small open-top fermentors, the fruit began 100% native wild yeast fermentation. Two to three weeks later, the fruit was gently pressed and moved to barrel where it finished primary and secondary fermentations. The wine continued to age in 85% new French oak – a combination of Taransaud and St. Martin barrels – for eighteen months. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
“The 2008 Jayson Red exhibits blackberry, blueberry and bright raspberry notes, enhanced by layers fresh black olive, mocha chocolate and anise. Dense and chewy, the finish lingers.” – Erin Green, Winemaker