2001 TERRA VALENTINE WURTELE VINEYARD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
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erra Valentine produces wines with mountain intensity and balance that express the character of the Spring
Mountain District appellation, the vineyards and the passion of the winemaking team. Terra, the Latin word for “land,”
acknowledges the importance of hillside soil in the mountain wines. Valentine honors Owner Angus Wurtele’s father,
Valentine Wurtele. Winemaker Sam Baxter appreciates the importance of balance in the creation of mountain wines.
Through the use of fully- automated sealed punch-down tanks, we are able to extract better tannins.
The 2001 harvest at the Wurtele Vineyard is one of the best in our most recent history. The extended growing season
nurtured the vines at an ideal temperature providing perfect ripeness of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The two vineyard
blocks selected for the 2001 Wurtele Vineyard, achieved an extra two weeks of ripening enhancing the full natural
flavors of dark fruit, and bittersweet chocolate.
TECHNICAL DATA
Appellation: Spring Mountain District
Harvest Date: October 2, 2001
Production: 750 Cases
Brix at Harvest: 25.3
pH: 3.6
Titratable Acidity: .62 g/100ml
100% Estate Grown
Aromas: The nose opens with notes of black currant
and cassis followed by subtle hints of mint, anise, black
spice and dark earthy chocolate tones backed by huge
black jammy fruits.
Mouth: Dense core of black ripe fruits on the palate
with big body and mouth-filling rich fruit tannins. The
long and intense finish is accentuated by flavors of dark
bittersweet chocolate and espresso crema.
Suggested California Retail Price: $50
TERRA VAL EN TIN E
P.O. Box 247 St. Helena, CA 94574 Tel 707.967.8340 Fax 707.967.8342