Mazzocco 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek

Quick Overview

Big and chewy! Essences of red raspberry and cedar with dabs of violet blossoms excite the nose while cassis, licorice and leather embrace the palate. This fruit-driven Dry Creek Cabernet is packed with fleshy tannins finishing with hints of cherry, cocoa, and forest notes.

Mazzocco 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek
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Product Description

Harvest: October 2006
Fermentation: The grapes were hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon & 6% Merlot
pH: 3.62
Acidity: .61 grams/100ml
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sugar: .11%
Recommended cellaring time: 2-10 years
Cases produced: 2000

Additional Information

Food Pairings	Mexican Chocolate Torte
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation	Dry Creek Valley
Accolades	Gold Medal - 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Winemaker Profile	Antoine Favero Winemaker Antoine Favero has a colorful history. He was born in the Champagne region of France, but at an early age moved with his family to a Peruvian coastal fishing village in South America. At nine years old the family relocated to Northern California's wine country. He attended the University of California at Davis where his major course of study changed frequently, running the gamut from pre-medicine to international relations. He eventually discovered enology and soon developed a passion for the alchemy of creating exceptional wines. As winemaker, Antoine utilizes his specialized skills and experience to create world-class wines in the league of France's first growths and California's highest quality producers - expressing the unique varietal and terroir characteristics of each vineyard site. He believes wines are "nurtured" rather than "produced". He employs traditional French winemaking techniques such as pigeage, remontage and extended maceration, utilizing indigenous yeast whenever possible. "My wines consistently, and continually, score well in the competitions. Needless to say, the breadth of acknowledgments through the years is particularly flattering," says Antoine. "I attribute these resounding results to both the fantastic vineyards I work with and to the attention to detail in my winemaking practices."
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