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Firestone - Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
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Blend
4% Cabernet Franc
77% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Malbec
2% Merlot
12% Petite Verdot - Country USA
- Region California
- Appellation Paso Robles
- UPC 0 82915 00107 5
Tasting notes
The grapes for this 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon come from our estate vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. With its vibrant dark cherry color, and intense notes of blackberry, black cherry, anise and smoky oak, this wine is packed with flavor. The firm tannins and balanced structure make it excellent on the palate adding to the smoky, lingering finish.
Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery to sink roots in the Santa Ynez Valley. The winery's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, a mere 26 miles to the west, ensures a relatively mild and arid climate throughout the year. The moderate weather and complex, rocky soils make this a perfect setting for our 340 acres of Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundian varieties.
Vineyard
The Santa Ynez Valley is located just two hours north of Los Angeles and five hours south of San Francisco, adjacent the cold Pacific Ocean. With the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County - roughly 18% of its total land planted to vineyards - it is among the favorite weekend destinations for wine aficionados in the Central Coast region.
Vintage
The 2013 growing season was one of the most amazing we have seen in the last several years. Despite modest rainfall, the timing of the fruit development was ideal. Bud break began in the second week of March and a warm spring led to slightly earlier bloom and fruit set. A typical sunny Santa Ynez summer allowed for optimal staggered ripening of each varietal and we experienced a harvest lasting nearly 3 months.
