Mountain Cuvee 'Bates Ranch'

• Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend
• Sourced from Bates Ranch Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains)
• Planted in 1972
• 2,100 ft elevation
• 30% slope, southeast facing
• Dry farmed in well-drained silt soils over iron-rich volcanic soils
• Native yeast fermentation
• Both varieties are co-fermented
• 9-day maceration
• Aged 19 months in Canton American oak (40% new)

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