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2019 South Slope Cabernet Sauvignon
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
Hailing from the steepest block of Cabernet at Gist Ranch (all clone 15 - a French selection), the wines produced here have always been very distinctive in our barrel tastings. It has often been a component of the Apex blend. in 2019 we decided to bottle a selection of barrels from this block on its own to showcase the unique nature of this singular wine. It combines the dark fruit we expect from Gist with an exotic saline almost nori-like character - think wild mountain herbs and underbrush.
Technical Data
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Vineyard Designation
Gist Ranch Estate
Acid
6
pH
3.65
Alcohol %
14
Other Notes
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon South Slope Gist Ranch Estate is a potent, brooding wine endowed with terrific energy and tons of class. A burst of dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, black pepper and incense make a strong first impression. Dark and imposing, the 2019 is endowed with serious intensity and yet is also remarkably well-balanced. Cabernet Sauvignon can be magical in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Lexington's 2019 is super impressive. - 94 points. Antonio Galloni, Vinous