2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

The 2008 Icaria Cabernet Sauvignon evokes memories of mocha, black cherry, vanilla, cedar box and exotic spices. This rugged hillside fruit presents a mouthful of generous age-worthy structure of mineral and graphite. The extended hang time provides a wonderful mid palate of sweet berries, caramel and butterscotch that seem to linger on the palate forever. Our 2008 is a beautifully balanced wine to casually drink with friends or to pair with a serious entree.
Icaria Cabernet Sauvignon.....of the earth, the soil and the season.

Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Malbec,
2% Petite Sirah, 2% Petite Verdot
Cooperage: Radoux, 40% New Hungarian Oak, Tight Grain (27mm)
Sugar at Harvest: 25° Brix
Harvest Date: October 2008, 4 consecutive Saturdays