2017 Ancient Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain, CaliforniaABOUT THE WINE Sourced from high elevation vineyards on Sonoma Mountain, this Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a cooler, more structured expression than its valley floor counterparts. The 2017 vintage saw a long, warm growing season with a compact harvest window, resulting in fruit of exceptional concentration and balance. Hand harvested grapes were fermented in small lots, followed by extended maceration and aging in French oak (a portion new) for

Brianne is known for her instinctive blending

which he does with great aplomb

Traditionally the very few wineries that had a bottling process prepared two types of wines in each harvest: the current years vintage and another wine blended from other harvests which they called "Reserva Especial

After a first racking manipulation

and his experience in Priorato - particularly with L'Ermita - convinced him of Bierzo's enormous potential

Known for their exceptional aging potential

Rotem comes from a cheese-making family

the estate’s vineyards are perfectly suited to our intention – the production of ultra-premium wines made for the discerning wine connoisseur

Rheinhessen

As with all Forlorn Hope wines

with many of their bottlings receiving at least 36 months of time on the lees

which contribute to the finesse and complexity of its wines