LIBRARY - Mira Cabernet Sauvignon Schweizer Vineyard 2015
First impressions on the nose tend towards anise and cedar, developing into a rich and multi-faceted pipe tobacco. This wine’s signature abundance of fruit shines through as variety of dark berries with notes of cranberry that highlight the balancing acidity we’ve come to expect from this exceptional fruit. Fine grain tannins speak to the wine’s extensive barrel program and persist through the lengthy return, suggesting the outstanding cellar potential of this classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Wine Profile
Production
250 Cases
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Schweizer Vineyard, Stags Leap District
Vineyard Designation
Schweizer
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.79
Aging
28 months, 100% French oak barrels (new)
Fermentation
Full, in barrel
Bottling Date
March 2018
Residual Sugar
.1 g/L
Alcohol %
15.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Layers of seductive red fruit aromas interwoven with hints of minerality and brightness, with a middle loaded with red fruit, supple tannin and just a hint of French oak
Vineyard Notes
Schweizer Vineyard, one of the oldest in Napa Valley, has been producing grapes for premier wines for over 100 years and has been owned by the Schweizer family since 1956. This small 42 acre vineyard in the heart of Stags Leap District brings together some of the best soils and the perfect microclimate for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination of excellent draining Perkins Gravelly Loam soil, the guarantee of great afternoon sun due to its position on the east side of the valley and ideal hot days and cool nights secure that Schweizer Vineyard is among the world’s top locations to grow Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vintage Notes
In 2015 drought was on everyone’s mind, but thanks to early season rains we received 75% of normal rainfall. Cool temperatures during the growing season kept demand for water to a minimum. These temperatures also contributed to uneven fruit set resulting in much lower than average yields and sugar accumulation that was slightly ahead of flavor development, causing fruit to be harvested with more sugar than in the previous vintages. Small vintages typically result in more concentrated wines and 2015 is no exception.
Winemaker's Notes
10 day cold maceration followed by 14 days of fermentation. Daily pumpovers during active fermentation at 88°F. 40 days total vat time in small French oak vats followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged for 28 months in 100% French oak barrels (100% new). Bottled non fined and non filtered.
Food Pairing Notes
Rosemary Crusted Rib Roast of Beef, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Crostini w/ Figs, Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Production
250 Cases
Shipping
We currently ship wine to all states except the following:
DE, HI, MS, NM, OK, RI, UT, VT, WV, WY
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