2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Grape Source
This wine was sourced from Mill Creek Vineyard, situated on the west side of the Napa River, midway between St. Helena and Calistoga on the northern end of the Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted on the gently-sloping 2 ½-acre site in the early 1970s. Meticulously hand tended, the vines are spur pruned and ladder trained. The site is completely dry-farmed, and annual tonnage ranges from 2.5 to 4.5 tons.
Winemaking Technique
Grapes were harvested in the cool early morning hours to ensure clusters arrived at the press in near perfect condition. After destemming, a whole berry fermentation lasted 8 days before a gentle basket press separated wine from the skin cap, capturing nearly free run juice. After malolactic inoculation, the wine was transferred into French oak (50% new) for 36 months.
Tasting Notes
With 36 months in barrel and three years in bottle, the 2001 Delgadillo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon has been beautifully aged in ideal cellar conditions before its release. This vintage opens with a generous, intense bouquet of red and black fruits, white pepper, cherry, and vanilla. The palate closely echoes the nose, leading to a long, lingering finish of soft, round tannins. As this vintage opens up in the glass, tannins round out and soften and the wine evolves even bigger on the palate.
Technical Notes
Blend: 100% Napa Valley Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 15.31%
Oak: 100% French Oak; 50% New
Aging: 36 months in barrel; 3 years in bottle