2009 Gemstones Estate Red Blend

"Our 2009 Estate Red Blend offers intense aromas of violet, sweet spice and ripe red fruit. These notes mingle with licorice, cherry pit and darker fruit flavors on the mid-palate. The long elegant finish layers cream and vanilla upon the rich fruit tones and smooth tannins. This wine will age for a minimum of twenty years but is lovely and approachable now." – Philippe Melka, Winemaker

Press "The 2009 Red Wine is a gorgeous, fleshy offering laced with expressive dark red fruit, flowers, mint and licorice. It shows wonderful radiance and silkiness in a hugely approachable and flat-out delicious style. I especially like the pliancy and generosity of the finish. - Antonio Galloni – The Wine Advocate



Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc Appellation: Yountville Vinification: Double-sorted; whole-berry fermented for 35 days using native yeasts; bottled unfiltered and unfined Cooperage: A combination of Ermitage, Taransaud, Francois Freres, Baron; 67% French new oak Aging: 17 months Production: 1,200 cases