2021 Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Longwinds Vineyard
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With ideal soils and a dry desert climate, Red Mountain produces some of the most compelling and distinctive red wines in the New World. Situated near the top of Red Mountain at an elevation of 1,100 feet, our Longwinds Estate Vineyard features an ideal southwest exposure, gently rolling hillsides, and thin, sandy loam soils. Offering a graceful and dynamic expression of Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, this block and barrel selection of our finest estate fruit is poised and polished, with lovely floral aromatics, supple fine-grained tannins and lush red fruit flavors of raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Notes
The 2021 growing season produced a soaring expression of Longwinds Cabernet Sauvignon, with effusive aromas of Grenadine, wild strawberry, sarsaparilla, sage, fennel and incense. On the palate this majestic wine is graceful and generous, with plush, fine-grained tannins and enlivening acidity adding poise and elegance to concentrated flavors of red berries, savory herbs and spice.
Production
The 2021 vintage on Red Mountain will be famous for its warm growing season and its drought conditions, which combined to produce historically low yields. While budbreak was two weeks ahead of normal thanks to a warm, dry spring, blustery weather during flowering caused some shatter leading to very low yields. A late-June heatwave led to incredible phenolic development, while a second heatwave during veraison spurred the vines towards early ripening. Harvest started early, with ideal weather throughout September and October, and concluded two weeks ahead of schedule without any pressure from frost or rain. Due to the low yields and intense midsummer heat, our 2021 wines are displaying incredible power, ripeness and concentration.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Red Mountain
Vineyard Designation
Longwinds Vineyard
Acid
0.54 g/100ml
pH
3.96
Aging
Aged 20 months in 100% French oak 73% new oak, 27% neutral oak
Alcohol %
14.5
