Product Description
IT IS THE LAND that provides the ultimate counsel. With more than 20 years of experience in the
Alexander Valley, I take my time; listening to the land for guidance, interpreting the elements, and
sharing the creation that is my role as Winemaker. Nick Goldschmidt
VINEYARD:
The River Pass Vineyard is located just
north of Healdsburg in Sonoma County.
Nick Goldschmidt has been working this
site for 15 years. The 7 acre site is divided
into three sections, north, middle, and south
and faces southeast. It receives gentle
morning sun which permits longer hangtimes
and greater flavor development. The
three blocks are fermented separately and
then blended for best expression and
ultimate balance of richness, depth and
elegance.
VINTAGE NOTES:
The growing season got off to a quick
start in April with very warm weather,
which lasted the entire summer. The grapes
reached full maturity and showed excellent
flavor and tannin development. Harvest
started earlier than usual and we finished in
mid-October. River Pass Vineyard had
very impressive fruit. The duration of
harvest was normal and lasted about eight
weeks. Yields were good, down a little
over last year. The 2013s are fantastic!
TASTING NOTES:
Ripe black cherry, mocha, violet, and flint
aromas. Expansive mid-palate is intense
and generous, with black currant, blueberry
and chocolate flavors. Long and supple,
toasty oak finish. The barrels are mediumplus
toast and beautifully marry the aromas
and flavors into a signature Alexander
Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
VINTAGE: 2013
AVA: 100% Alexander Valley
VINEYARD: River Pass, 7 acres
LAND: Hillside and Benchland,
clay loam soil
NORTH
BLOCK:
Hand harvested at 130
days (for richness)
MIDDLE
BLOCK:
Hand harvested at 135
days (for depth)
SOUTH
BLOCK:
Hand harvested at 140
days (for elegance)
VARIETALS: 100% Cabernet
Sauvignon
CLONE: 7
HARVEST: October 10-25, 2013
YIELD: 4-6 tons per acre
HARVEST: By hand
pH: 3.7
T.A. 5.9 g/L
ALC%: 14.10%
FERMENT: Small batch, eight weeks
maceration on the skins
AGING: 14 months in barrel
BARRELS: 15% new Demptos
French oak
FINING: No
CASES: 2,387 (12 packs)
