COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Colgin Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a single-vineyard bottling from Napa Valley. The Tychson Hill vineyard, established in 1860, is known for its unique volcanic soil and hillside location. Colgin Cellars, founded in 1992, focuses on producing wines of balance and precision from select vineyard sites. The 2017 vintage was influenced by a wet winter and a harvest characterized by small berries, necessitating careful winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.9%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tychson Hill vineyard dates back to 1860.
Fact 02
Josephine Tychson was the first woman to build a winery in Napa.
Fact 03
The vineyard features rare volcanic soil.
Fact 04
This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2017 Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaking process for this vintage focused on careful extraction, a technique necessitated by the small berry size observed during the 2017 harvest. The wine is designed for extended aging, indicating a production approach that prioritizes structure and longevity. The vineyard's unique terroir is a central consideration in the winemaking philosophy.
