Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Quatrefoil
An exquisite blend crafted from a selection of grapes grown in the diverse soils and micro-climates within our estate's benchland and mountain vineyards, Quatrefoil is an elegant and complex wine that eloquently expresses the terroir of Michel-Schlumberger.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Designation
Michel-Schlumberger Estate
Harvest Date
10/18-10/25/2018
Sugar
Average brix: 25.3
Acid
0.57 g/100ml
pH
3.8
Aging
Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels (40% new).
Fermentation
The grapes were crushed into small fermenters. After cold-soaking for three days to extract rich color, the must fermented on the skins for three weeks to obtain a richly extracted wine.
Bottling Date
11/19/2020
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark Ruby in color with rich aromas of black currant, plum and chocolate. On the palate, this Cabernet is elegant, structrued and balanced with layers of black currant, blackberry and plum.
Vineyard Notes
Our estate’s large diversity of soil types, clone selections and micro-climates results in a rich and complex palette of wonderful flavors from the grapes grown here. This Quatrefoil Cabernet is crafted from a wide selection of the finest lots made from our mountain-top and benchland vineyards.
Food Pairing Notes
Enjoy the extracted aromas and flavors of red and black fruit with a well-marbled steak with wild mushrooms and roasted fingerling potatoes. The wine also pairs well with boldly-flavored foods like beef short ribs and other braised beef dishes.