Company Name:Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery

VintageCurrent Vintage 

Format750 ml

ColorRed 

CategoryStill Wine 

Country/RegionUnited States, California

Type of VineCabernet-Sauvignon

ClassificationI.G.R. 

Alcohol Percentage14 %

Sugar Rate0-5 g/l 

General

Tasting Notes:The fruit for our Claret is grown in distinctive regions throughout California. We harvest Cabernet Sauvignon from El Dorado, where the high elevation keeps the grapes above the fog line and offers continual sunshine. The appearance is a deep garnet color. The aromas are lively black currant, allspice and mocha. The palate is succulent wild berry, plum and anise flavors with hints of spice and black pepper.

Packing and Packaging

Bottle Size:750ml

Case Weight:35 lbs

Case Size:13 inches X 9 1/8 inches X 12 3/8 inches

Number of Rows:4

Number of Cases per Row:14

Number of Cases per Palette:56

Vineyard

% of Grape / Cépage:90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot

Growing Climate / Vintage Conditions:The 2004 vintage was notable for its early bud break and consequent early harvest, one of the earliest on record. It was also a banner year for quality. Warm weather ripened grapes, which were down in yield, a bonus condition, which allowed the flavors to naturally concentrate in each cluster. The grapes had incredible tannin and color devlopment - indicators of a great vintage.

Barrel

Type of Wood:French Oak

Aging Time:12-14 months