Composition
70% Cabernet Sauvignon - Clones 15 & 337
16% Malbec - Clone 595
10% Cabernet Franc - Clone 214
4% Merlot - Clone 181
Winemaking Notes
The superior terroir of Sonoma Valley has been recognized since the late 1800's. Our Justi Creek Vineyards lie at the heart of this fabled region. Fascinated by stories of trailblazing vintners, we named this blend 'Reminiscence' in homage to their heirloom farming traditions.
Cabernet Sauvignon takes the lead, with Malbec and Cabernet Franc adding suppleness, complexity, and aromatic intrigue. Aged 18 months in 50% new French Oak, it is aromatic with cassis and spice. On the palate, ripe fruit and toasty oak meld, giving dimension and complexity.
97 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck
Vineyard Notes
Justi Creek Vineyards is our original estate property, located at our winery in Glen Ellen, which was an enclave for the earliest French winemakers in California in the 1890's. Under the care of the Lasseters, it has been painstakingly restored and reimagined with great attention to detail, and is the site of a small, eco-friendly, state-of-the-art winery.
This site benefits from being a warmer area within the valley, but also the narrowest section, resulting in a funnel that concentrates the cool ocean breezes and creates huge diurnal shifts that allow for long hang time and full flavor development with good acid retention.
The Upper Bench Blocks are situated above the valley floor, on undulating terrain. The quick draining, cobbly soils of these blocks are ideal for the red Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec.