2022 Two Blondes Cabernet Sauvignon

Fruit for this blend was hand harvested October 24th, 2022. The grapes were destemmed and crushed leaving-10% whole berries. No pump was used in the transfer of the must. The must cold soaked for approximately 7 days at about 13 degrees C and native yeast began fermenting after about 36 hours. The primary fermentation was in small 1 ton bins. Extraction was achieved via hand punchdowns numerous times daily as well as a pump over with macro aeration until the desired level of extraction was achieved at which time it was pressed and racked to barrel. Free run, press fractions, and new oak barrels were kept separate until final blending. The wine was gravity racked minimally in the cellar and was bottled unfined and unfiltered.