Estate Ceanda 2018
The expressive 2018 CEANDA St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon’s bouquet opens elegantly with perfumed wild blackberries, violets and a dusting of cardamom and anise. e entry is full and offers pencil lead, cassis and black currants. Impeccably integrated oak allows the fruit to shine on the palate while lending sinuous structure and weight. Chewy tannins and velvety texture lead way to a supple, juicy finish. CEANDA, a polished blend of our three estate vineyards, is structured to be enjoyed upon release or age gracefully for 15–20 years
- Brand:Vineyard 29
- Region:California
- Sub-Region:Napa County
- Commune/Village:St. Helena
- Varietal:90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot
- Color:Red
- Alcohol:14.00%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:USA
- Climate: e 2018 growing season began with a mild, beautiful Spring which extended flowering and provided ideal conditions for berry set, thus yielding uniform grape clusters. Temperatures were warm and steady throughout the summer, with very few heat spikes or dry wind patterns which were quite impactful during the 2017 growing season. e 2018 harvest began approximately two weeks later than the previous few vintages and it continued until the end of October. ere was a minor rain event on October 2nd and 3rd but it did not negatively impact grape quality. It simply provided a break in the harvest as we allowed for a few dry out days before resuming the harvest. is long, drawn out, bountiful harvest yielded beautiful, dense, concentrated wines with intense color and a unique freshness to them.
- Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
- Soil:clay soils
- Elevage:20 months, 70% new, 30% once used thin stave, tight grain French oak barrel
- Winemaker Name:Keith Emerson
- Producer Website:https://vineyard29.com/
- Total Production:1,135 cases
