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This is the 15th vintage of our Blues Cuvée, featuring new artwork by Trent Call, a young artist from Salt Lake City, Utah.

The 2007 harvest was later than normal in the Santa Ynez Valley. Later vintages are ideal for the slow ripening of grapes which results in wines with deeper flavors. All of the components for this year's blend were harvested in the third to fourth week of October at an average of 25.4 Brix.

The wines were fermented and aged separately and were not blended together until just before bottling in June 2009.

The color of the wine is a dark ruby with hints of purple at the edge. The aromas are a heady mixture of blueberries, blackberries, ripe plums and cassis with hints of spices in the background. The varietal aromas of the Cabernet Franc and Merlot are the most dominant in this blend. On the palate it has a thick texture with rich, ripe black cherry flavors, sweet oak nuances, smooth tannins and excellent acidity. This is a big bodied, rich, full flavored wine that compares favorably with more expensive proprietary blends from other wineries.

Enjoy this Blues Cuvée with wild game such as venison, roast pig, and also lamb and beef dishes.

Rick Longoria, Winemaker
October 1st, 2009

Composition: Cabernet Franc – Alisos Vineyard  (31%)
Merlot – Alisos Vineyard  (27%)
Syrah - Clover Creek Vineyard  (24%)
Cabernet Sauvignon – Estelle Vineyard  (18%)

Production : 275 cases
Alcohol by volume: 14.8%
pH: 3.53
Titratable acidity: .70 g/100 ml.
Cellaring potential: Four to seven years
Bottle price:  $28.00

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