Description

Anatomy1

2018 Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon

Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel aging: 20 months
Production: 2,993cases
Optimal Aging: 2021-2030
Alcohol level: 14.2%
pH: 3.77
TA: 5.89

Why Anatomy?

I wanted to make a more affordable Napa Cabernet Sauvignon so that more people could taste the good wines we make. I initially wanted to call it Antidote but the TTB had a very strong negative reaction to it and told me over three pages why I couldnt do it. So I called it Anatomy because we sometimes use anatomical descriptors like legs, backbone, etc. to describe wines.

Background

Anatomy No 1 is crafted for earlier consumption but it still has enough structure to age a few years. It is meant to be fun, joyful and delicious. Anatomy No1 took birth in 2006. Having trained in Bordeaux, I learned to love blending and appreciate the added complexity one can obtain.

Winemaking style:

First and foremost a wine has tobe balanced.

I often affectionately refer to Anatomy as my democratic wine, not based on the capital D political party but the small d relating to democracy and its principles. It is ready to drink now wine, that is varietally correct, and more importantly affordable. Currently I only make a Napa Cab under the Anatomy label but next year I will introduce more affordable varietals.

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