The
Wine
Each year since the 1975 vintage our winemakers taste individual
barrels of our finest lots of Cabernet Sauvignon at the end of
aging and select only the best to become part of the Artist Series
blend. The result is a flavorful and intense wine that represents
less than 2% of our total Cabernet Sauvignon production. Saturated
in color, the 2005 Kenwood Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon
exhibits intense aromas of black currant, licorice and sandalwood,
plus a background note of mint. Concentrated flavors of black
currant, blackberry, dark chocolate and cedar blossom with
aeration, show different facets over time. The powerful flavors are
matched by a dense palate that stays smooth through the lingering
finish. While already approachable, the 2005 Kenwood Artist Series
Cabernet Sauvignon's combination of balancing acidity and
integrated "soft" tannins suggest continued development with
cellaring.
Our 2005 Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon is a luscious wine with
great depth and focused tannins. It exhibits complex aromas of
cassis, tea leaves and a hint of licorice. The wine is ready for
enjoyment now but its full-bodied flavor will allow it to improve
for many years.
The
Art
Swiss-born German artist Paul Klee (1879-1940) was a major
contributor to 20th century art not only with his paintings but
also with his theory, teachings and written compositions.
Influenced by travels to Egypt, his monumental “Highway and Byways”
(1929) is a reflection of rhythm and proportion, an interpretation
of landscape divided by vertical and horizontal networks. It is one
of his many profound works that illustrate his ability to
experiment with and invent new ways of expression.
Tasting
Notes
Concentrated flavors of black currant, blackberry, dark chocolate
and cedar blossom with aeration, show different facets over time.
The powerful flavors are matched by a dense palate that stays
smooth through the lingering finish.
Winemaker
Notes
The harvest produced a bountiful crop of Cabernet Sauvignon with a
distinctly rich and complex flavor that is followed by spicy and
aromatic notes. After picking, the grapes were crushed and
fermented in stainless steel tanks and then settled and racked
twice before going down to barrels in December of 2005. After 29
months of barrel aging the very best lots were carefully selected
and then blended and bottled. After bottling, the wine was aged for
an additional year and a half before it was
released.
Composition: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2%
Malbec , 2% Merlot
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Acid/pH:
6.14 / 3.66
Aging: 29
months in 91% French oak and 9% American oak barrels
Alcohol:
14.5%
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