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Expert Review
San Francisco Chronicle|Brendel likes to say that they have a secret ingredient: dirt. Their range of wines are made from some of the best sites in Napas most renowned regions, including the eastern side of Rutherford (the main component here), the highest elevations of Howell Mountain, two diverse sites in St. Helena, and a steep plot in Oak Knoll. Each vineyard is chosen for its quality and unique aptitude, with soil types ranging from volcanic to clay to bring out the best in each grape in their array of wines. Its, as they put it, good dirt.
Winemaker Description
The 2021 Brendel Coopers Reed Cabernet Sauvignon is a fresh and vibrant take on Napa Valleys famed grape varietal. Harvested under moonlight, the fruit is crushed at cool temperatures and then thoughtfully monitored throughout fermentation. After a 7-10 day fermentation, the wine is gently pressed to oak casks where it is allowed to mature for 9 months prior to bottling. Fruit is sourced from prized vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, giving the wine its mouthwatering structure, and elevage in upright oak casks preserves the bright red and black fruit characteristics.
Brittany Sherwood, Director of Winemaking
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