2004 Ausonius
Our Bordeaux styled blend (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Malbec) is named after the Greek philosopher Ausonius. Very clean and bright, with spicy chocolate, plum, boysenberry and cherry. There are hints of spice and pretty herb beginning to show. It’s a fruit-forward style, with good mid-palate concentration and some extra tannin and espresso highlights from the Cab Franc. 91 points - Wine Enthusiast.
We awarded this wine the “Ausonius” label to commemorate its complex namesake - a 4th century poet, professor, courtier, prefect (Gaul), and consul (Rome). As a Bordeaux vineyard owner, Ausonius undoubtedly appreciated the extraordinary care and patience required to produce a fine wine. A fortunate few will now hear the learned Ausonius speak - instructing the senses, delighting the palate and arousing the passions.
| Harvest Date: | October 2004 |
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| Harvest Brix: | 25 (average) |
| Titratable Acid: | 0.63 g/100m |
| PH: | 3.65 |
| Barrel Aging: | 21 months |
| Barrel Type: | 100% French Oak |
| Alcohol: | 14.3% |
| Appellation: | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard: | Connor Lee and Stillwater Creek |
| Production: | 293 cases produced |
| Release Date: | March 2007 |
| Suggested Retail: | $35 |
