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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Tasting Notes
The dark purple color with a dark ruby rim is eye catching. The aroma has the typical black fruit but also offers spicy nuances. The taste is layered with black fruit especially blackberries and black cherries followed by spices especially cloves. The smooth mouthfeel helps to make this wine drinkable without food. The finish begins fruity then yields to spices. The tannins are almost bold.
Blend
90% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Merlot
Grapes were co-fermented in plastic fermentation bins from October 31, 2009 until November 7th, 2009. Wine was racked into American oak after fermentation.
Production and bottling took place at Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Clarksville, Maryland.
Technical Information
| Vineyard | Stagecoach Vineyard |
| Appellation | Atlas Peak |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon 90% |
| Merlot 10% | |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Sugar | 24 average brix |
| pH | 3.67 |
| Acid | 0.5 TA g/100mL |
| Yeast | Lalvin ICV D80 |
| Aging | 9 months American Oak |
| Bottling Date | August 21, 2010 |
| Alcohol | 14.2% |
| pH | 3.6 |
| Residual Sugar | < 0.5% |
| Production | 5 cases |
Food Pairing
While young, this wine can be paired with many beef entrees including steaks, pot roasts, stews and meat loaf. Try the Cabernet Sauvignon with game such as venison.
Recipes that include Cabernet Sauvignon in the recipe:
Mushroom and Leek Tartlets
Sirloin Beef Tips in Red Wine
Grilled Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Peperonata
Chicken in Wine
Red Salad Dressing
Mulled Wine Recipe
Cabernet Sauvignon Pot Roast
Rosemary Medallions of Beef Tenderloin
Dark Chocolate Fudge with Savoy-Lee Cabernet Sauvignon
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Illuminatus on Tour
We often take our wine with us as we travel. Here are some photos of the travels of the 2009 Cabernet Merlot. The first photo was taken in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. The second photo was taken at Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
