This 2014 vintage is from a low vigor block in the warmer Happy Canyon appellation on the Los Padres side of Hwy 154. Happy Canyon is located in the north-east Santa Ynez Valley and is one of six Santa Barbara County AVAs.
It is described as a bucolic canyon of hillside vineyards. Differentiated from the rest of Santa Barbara County, it has decidedly hotter temperatures and a high-magnesium mineral terroir.
These unique factors and the micro-climate make this area suitable for producing Bordeaux varietals with concentrated flavors and a ripe fruit quality that has been difficult to achieve in the cooler areas of Santa Barbara County.
Winemaker's comments: The rich, powerful Star Lane Vineyards is at the top of Happy Canyon. The elegant McGinley Vineyard is contiguous and down canyon at a lower elevation. Happy Canyon AVA is the warmest part of the Santa Ynez Valley. This combined with a continued drought resulted in small canopies and small clusters with a great concentration in fruit and tannin.
2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Happy Canyon
VINEYARDS
72% Star Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
28% McGinley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
AVA: Happy Canyon
HARVEST
September 30 - October 4, 2016
Sugar: 24.7 - 25.4 BrixBOTTLING
June 3, 2018
WINE
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acid: .68
pH: 3.47
DrySix barrel lot, 1/3 new French oak
Production: 142 casesWe kindly request a 3 bottle minimum order.
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