2018 Mother of Exiles MAGNUM
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Brooding and powerful, the 2018 Mother of Exiles struts aromas of violet, iodine, sandalwood, blackberry and leather. The dense and chewy palate offers flavors of steeped figs, graphite, cassis, and espresso. The finish is rich and chewy, but surprisingly fresh with lingering acidity and round, polished tannins. This will benefit from a few years in the cellar or decanting.
Brooding and powerful, the 2018 Mother of Exiles struts aromas of violet, iodine, sandalwood, blackberry and leather. The dense and chewy palate offers flavors of steeped figs, graphite, cassis, and espresso. The finish is rich and chewy, but surprisingly fresh with lingering acidity and round, polished tannins. This will benefit from a few years in the cellar or decanting.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Paso Robles
Acid
6.2 g/l
pH
3.62
Aging
Aged for 23 months in 75% new French oak and 25% used oak 225L barrels.
Fermentation
6-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 8-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 14-day total maceration. Fermented 100% Destemmed.
Bottling Date
August 20th, 2020. Bottled unfined and unfiltered
Alcohol %
14.4
Cooperage and Élevage
Aging
Aged for 23 months in 75% new French oak and 25% used oak 225L barrels.
Fermentation
Fermentation
6-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 8-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 14-day total maceration. Fermented 100% Destemmed.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard Notes
100% Estate, 96% Willow Creek District, 4% Adelaida District
Case Production
Production Notes
1210
Suggested Drinking Window
Production
2022-2036
Awards
Awards
Wine Advocate: 94