Kunde Family Estate - Wines
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards
Varietal Mix: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Syrah, 1% Petit Verdot
Appellation: Sonoma Valley, Kunde Family Estate
Clones: Clones 337, 15, 8 and a mix of Mt. Eden
Yield: Average 2.8 tons per acre Vine Age: 10 - 20 Years
Harvest
Date: September 22 to October 20 Harvest Brix: 25.6°
Winemaking
Classic French winemaking techniques were used in crafting this Cabernet Sauvignon: pumpovers twice per day with aeration, pressing at near dryness, and blending of other Bordeaux varieties to produce a complete and complex wine. Aged 16 months in French, Hungarian, and American oak, 35% new.
Food Pairing
A juicy grilled T-bone steak!
Winemaker's Comments
"The 2006 Kunde Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a Sonoma Valley classic. Maybe it's the fact that no other vineyard in the area has quite so much deep red dirt as we do here on the ranch that tells you immediately this wine is pure Kunde. The aromas of raspberry and sage combine with a mouthful of chocolate richness to uniquely express our part of California. Prime rib or a juicy T-bone with garlicy broccoli rabe are the first things we think of when we sip this wine. We can't promise that the high iron content of our soils fortifies our wines with essential minerals, but you can sure taste how special it makes our flavors!"
Tim Bell
Winemaker
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
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