Winemaker Notes
Tannat thrives at Abacela and 21 months in French oak has resulted in a wine loaded with dark fruits, cracked pepper and sweet tobacco. The wonderful structure, solid tannins, bold acidity and balanced alcohol means this is a cellar worthy wine.
Technical Notes
Fruit Source: Abacela’s Estate Fault Line Vineyards
Appellation: Umpqua Valley, Southern Oregon AVA
Harvest Date: 26, 29 September 2015
At harvest: Sugar; 26.05° Brix, pH; 3.34, TA; 8.23 grams/liter
At bottling: Sugar; Nil
Cooperage: French (100%), 59% 2 yo, 41% neutral
Bottling date: 22 June 2017
Alcohol: 14.9% by volume
Case Production: 219 (750 mL)
