This “Faux Pas” Red Wine is a blend of the finest lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah made from our mountain-top and benchland vineyards.
This wine brings together two wonderful varietals to create a rich and structured wine that showcases the “terroir” of Michel-Schlumberger.
Harvest: September 11th to October 17th, 2017
Moderate summer and fall temperatures made for a very long ripening season. During this long “hang time” there was no appreciable rainfall, and the flavors were allowed to fully develop.
Fermentation: The grapes were crushed into small fermenters. After cold-soaking for three days to extract deep color, the must fermented on the skins for three weeks to obtain a richly extracted wine.
Cooperage / Aging: The wine was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels (25% new). Individual barrels were selected and blended to the optimum expression of flavor and structure for this wine.
Bottling Date: July 18, 2019
Production: 304 Cases
Sensory Notes:
Color: Dark ruby
Aromas: Concentrated aromas of dark plum and black cherry
Palate: Rich layers of dark plum, black currant and cherry flavor, full mouthfeel, long finish
Vintage: 2017
Wine Type: Estate Red
Varietal: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Syrah
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Estate
Acid: 0.59 g/100ml
pH: 3.88
Alcohol: 14.9%
