Tech Notes
Rain Total in 2019: 52 inches
Yield: 2 tons per acre
Harvest Dates: September 9th- October 19th, hand harvested
Numbers @ Harvest: 23° Brix, 3.37 pH, 6.0 grams acidity
Fermentation: Native Ferments
Barrel: 100% barrel aged in 66% French Oak and 34% American Oak; 1-4 years old
Aging: 22 months
Bottling: July 2021, no fining or filtration
Alcohol: 14.5%
Tasting Notes
Release Date: Spring 2023
2019 was a beautiful year for grape growing in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winter was generous with moisture and coolness. The spring was stormy in May, but the late-season Bordeaux varieties escaped harm and set a modest crop. The harvest schedule was more typical and started in late September and into October, which was encouraging.
This wine is a composite of our appellation, produced from five distinct vineyards. All of them are a short distance from Domaine Eden, with our staff farming the majority. When we started this in 1999, we wanted to offer a wine reflecting our region, which is unlike any other. A coastal, high elevation, Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend made to the Mount Eden style—structured and terroir-driven—that is also ageable and affordable.
All fermentations were indigenous, with no fining or filtration. There are loamy earth scents along with currant, blackberry and cedar. The palate is bright with blue fruit, acidity and balanced tannins. A good cellar choice for the next 7-12 years.
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