2008
Jayson Red Wine Napa Valley
“The 2008 Jayson Red exhibits blackberry, blueberry and bright raspberry notes, enhanced by layers of fresh black olive, mocha chocolate and anise. Dense and chewy, the finish lingers.”
— Erin Green, Winemaker, April 2010
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
- Winemaker
- Erin Green
- Alcohol
- 15.2%
- Harvested Start Date
- September 24, 2012
- Harvested End Date
- October 28, 2012
- Bottled Date
- April 22, 2010
- Release Date
- March 1, 2011
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 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.
This delicate, subtle style combines ripe black cherry, wild berry and plum flavors with touches of anise and black licorice. Full-bodied, with a graceful finish.
