Old River
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Site
The Ponderosa Vineyard is located at 1900’ elevation along the west slope of the Sierra Foothills near the town of Grass Valley. Hot dry days and cool nights make this an ideal location for mountain grown Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification
Our 2006 Cabernet is comprised of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. The wine is barrel aged in high quality new French oak barrels for 8 months prior to blending and bottling to provide a well-structured complex pallet. Look for ripe fruit, black currant and berries.
Green Credits
Certified Organic by US Department of Agriculture
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- Process
- Organically grown grapes
- Grapes
- 75% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 20% Cabernet Franc
- 5% Merlot
- Alcohol
- 13.6%
- pH
- 3.75
- T.A.
- 4.9 grams/liter
- Production
- 2500 cases produced
- Awards
- Bronze Medal, 2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- North Ponderosa Vineyard
- North Ponderosa Vineyard sits at 1900 feet elevation and was planted in the ashes of a forest fire by Paul Manuel and his family.
About Old River Cellars
These fruit-forward, medium-bodied wines are produced from certified organic vineyards. We source our Cabernet Sauvignon from Ponderosa Vineyard, a unique high-elevation site along the Sierra Nevada Mountain’s western slopes. The grapes develop during hot days, cool nights and with the tender care of long-time organic farmers.
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