Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Wilmeth Vineyards 2015
This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Diamante Doble Vineyards in Tokio, TX. Our growers, Jet and Gay Wilmeth, have an attention to detail and harvest practices that make for great development in flavor and long term structure of the wine.
Hold this wine 3 - 10 years.
Aromatics: Rose petals and violets, dark coffee, spice, and leather
On the palate: Red fruit, mineral and brown spice with well integrated tannins, subtle herbal and spice notes
Pairing: Venison, classic rich beef, wild mushroom soup, aged brine cheeses, chocolate, and cream based desserts
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Vineyard Designation
Wilmeth Vineyards
Harvest Date
August - September, 2015
Sugar
0.2 g/L
Aging
20 months in 40% new French and American oak
Bottling Date
June, 2017
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
ON THE NOSE: Violets, brown spice, dark cherry with a top note of coffee
ON THE PALATE: Red fruit, mineral and brown spice with well-integrated tannins. Finishes with a lingering coffee and earthy note. Subtle herbal and spices.
Awards
2018 San Francisco Chronicle Int'l Wine Competition
DOUBLE GOLD
2018 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Int'l Wine Competition
Silver Medal
Vineyard Notes
One of our premier, single vineyard wines, this Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Jet and Gaye Wilmeth’s vineyard in Tokio, Texas. With meticulous planning, the Wilmeth’s harvest the vineyard block by block, according to ripeness. This makes for great development in flavor and the long term structure of the wine.
Food Pairing Notes
Venison, classic rich beef, wild mushroom soup, aged brine cheeses, chocolate, and cream based desserts
Other Notes
Enjoy now or hold 7-10 years