Technical Data for Joseph Family Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

Technical Notes - Showket Vineyards 2006 Sangiovese

About the Vineyards

The vineyard, which is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese experiences slightly cooler temperatures in the summer than the valley floor and slightly warmer ones in the winter. Because of the elevation and orientation of the vineyard no frost protection is required. The soil is clay-loam type that is very rocky. The vines are stressed sufficiently to produce excellent wines. The tonnage is considerably less than what vines produce on the valley floor giving intensity in flavor that can only be produced in such a pristine hillside vineyard. The vineyard is managed by the well-respected and highly reputable Pina Vineyard Management.

About the Winery

Showket Vineyards is a small family-owned and operated producer of classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese wines. They take a very hands on approach to every vintage. It starts with regular walks through the vineyard and debates on when to harvest and quickly changes to an all hands on deck approach. The first change was to identify separate blocks, divided by clone or location in the vineyard. We then harveste all of them independently and have kept them separate, treating each lot as if it were its own wine. In addition we keep some of our merlot, and for the first time, our entire cabernet franc for ourselves. Having all of these different lots will allow us to fine tune our wines and create special blends that we hope to share with you.

Winemaker's tasting notes

The flavors of the wine are pure Sangiovese with black cherry, plum and hints of spice. Aromatically, it shows violets, ripe forest berries and notes of vanilla. On the palate it displays its pedigree as it is very rich and has luxurious textures.