On the nose bright red cherry, green bell pepper, iron, leather and clove. On the palate tannins are chalky, grippy and firm. 13.8% ABV
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Colorado
Winemaker
Ben Parsons
Grapes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Box Bar Vineyard
Vineyard
Box Bar is a cool growing site located just south of Cortez, CO on the slopes of the Sleeping Ute Mountain that overlooks Mesa Verde National Park. It sits directly above the Yucca House National Monument known as an important center for Ancestral Pueblo people from 1150 to 1300. Yucca House preserves one of the largest archaeological sites in SW Colorado. The vineyard itself is littered with ancient pottery shards and an unexcavated Kiva sits amidst the rows. At 6500ft elevation this is one of the highest vineyard sites in Colorado. It is naturally farmed with no cover crops, no artificial fertilizers or sprays and is weeded by hand. Average yield is 3 tons per acre. The Box Bar sits on rocky, rugged ground that creates wines with remarkable depth of flavor and intensity.
Winemaking Notes
Hand harvested on October 9th. Destem to 4t open fermenters and pumped over 3x per day. Sealed for extended maceration of 42 days. Press to 3yr old French Oak, Medium +.
Tasting Notes
On the nose bright red cherry, green bell pepper, iron leather and clove. On the palate tannins are chalky, grippy and firm.
Numbers
RS: <0.1gl/ Alc: 13.8%/ pH: 3.65/ TA: 6.6gl
Case Production
350
