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Wine Statistics Varietal Composition- Approximately 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot Appellation- Carmel Valley Harvest Date-  November 20, 2005 Brix at Harvest- 26.0 Alchohol: 15.37% by volume Total Acidity- .65 pH- 3.66 Barrel Aged-  20 Months Bottle aged- Twenty months prior to release Cooperage- New and one year old French Oak Production- 2.1 Tons  96 Cases

2005 Crist Family Vineyard Spencer’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmel Valley

Winemaker Notes
2005, our ninth leaf, was another finicky year.  With an early bud break in mid March and spring providing warm weather through fruit set, I knew the crop load would the largest yet.  The summer was not exceptionally hot although we did have a few weeks of Indian summer typical of Carmel Valley in October and early November.  Warm days and cool nights as harvest approached extend the hang time and intensified the flavors of the fruit but the acid would not fall out.  So the harvest tale followed a certain trajectory- worry before, glory after.  The crop was handpicked on November 20th just before the big storms hit the region.  A little over 2 tons of fruit from the estate vineyard produced four barrels of wine.  And finally, the wine slept in the finest French oak barrels, closely monitored until bottled,  unfined and unfiltered. The result was fabulous

Review
We thought the 2005 Spencer's was nice and interesting with good balance and complex flavors. We like the layers it is showing now, and think it will continue to develop well for the next few years. This beautifull Bordeaux blend has an excellent delivery of ripe bing cherries, hints of tobacco, and cassis with a smooth velvety finish.  Pair it up with filet mignon, bone in rib eye, or you favorite wild game.

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Very good. Bernardus Gentlemen’s Lunch Club.