Composition
83% Cabernet Sauvignon - Clones 15 & 337
9% Merlot - Clone 181
8% Cabernet Franc - Clone 332
Winemaking Notes
Inspired by the French settler who first established a winery on our land, we crafted this Cabernet based blend, naming it 'Reminiscence', in homage to these pioneer winemakers, their heirloom farming traditions and classic winemaking techniques.
This richly textured wine opens with aromas of cassis and spice, leading to a palate of dark berries and savory notes. The finish is long subtle accents of toasty oak.
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.
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