2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a big wine that just begs to be paired with a rib eye steak right from the grill. Beautiful, black fruit aromas and flavors are highlighted by the firm tannins that form the backbone of this wine.
Color: Ruby
Aromas: Black cherry, black currant and leather
Taste: Black cherry, cassis and leather
Aged 17 months French oak.
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietal Composition | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Petit Verdot
7% Cabernet Franc |
| Appellation | Loudoun County, VA |
| Vineyard | Breaux Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 10/13/2017 |
| Acid | 5.4 mg/L |
| PH | 3.92 |
| Aging | 17 months French oak |
| Residual Sugar | 0% |
| Alcohol | 13.40% |
| Wine Style | Dry Red |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/25/2019 |
| Cases Produced | 508 |
Silver - 2020 Virginia Governor's Cup
2017 Virginia Commercial Grape Report Season Summary
Virginia’s 2017 growing season was characterized by unusually high temperatures. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Virginia’s statewide temperate average was 57.3 degrees – making 2017 the state’s fourth-warmest year since 1895.
Overall, Virginia’s precipitation was a bit lower than average causing occasional flare-ups of dry conditions across the state which also contributed to a bumper crop statewide.
Yield per acre for this year's respondents was 23% higher than for 2016 respondents. Part of this increase is due to low yields last year, however 2017 reported yields were also 14% higher than 2015 respondents, a near normal year.
The unusually high temperatures and lower than average precipitation throughout the year gave bountiful harvests to many growers across the state.
