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2014 Gist Ranch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Gist Ranch Estate is deep, yet also retains a distinctly savory, mountain character. Red stone fruit, lavender, and spice are all generous in the glass.
Vineyard
The vineyard was densely planted in the year 2000 at elevations reaching 2300 feet above sea level, 17 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The heavily fractured, vaqueros sandstone soils and unique mountain micro-climate produce singular, deeply concentrated wines that demonstrate the power and elegance of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation.
Winemaker Notes
2014 was the second consecutive drought vintage featuring one of the earliest harvesting in our 40+ year history. Early bud-break and flowering combined with relatively warm weather throughout the growing season led to the rapid development of sugar and flavor in many vineyards. Consequently, we had tremendous ripeness at relatively low sugars which produced wines with bright acidity and ample structure.
Technical Data
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Vineyard Designation
Gist Ranch Estate
Acid
6.8
pH
3.45
Alcohol %
14.7
Other Notes
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Gist Ranch Estate is powerful, deep and fleshy, yet also retains a distinctly savory, mountain character. Red and purplish stone fruit, lavender, mint and spice are all generous in the glass. This relatively soft, fruit-driven Cabernet will be ready to deliver quite a bit of pleasure upon release. - 93 points. Antonio Galloni, Vinous