2013 HAPPY CANYON VINEYARD “BARRACK FAMILY ESTATE TEN~GOAL”
CABERNET SAUVIGNON

AVA
HAPPY CANYON OF SANTA BARBARA

ESTATE GROWN, HAPPY CANYON VINEYARD
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot

Alcohol 14.1%, pH 3.66 and TA 7.1 g/L

WINEMAKING NOTES
2013 was a year of ideal growing conditions, with high yields and excellent quality fruit.  Another year of drought, with well below average rainfall, the 2013 summer arrived with little fog and perfect 

clear, warm (not hot) days. These perfect conditions allowed for slow grape development, retaining natural grape acidity resulting in well-balanced wines with rich concentrated varietal flavors.  Our Cabernet Sauvignon Block 8 “Jodi’s Block” is a truly special vineyard; head trained vines planted to the steep southwest facing hillside.  Due to the steepness of the slope the vineyard is entirely hand done and the terrain has been untouched by machine.  Fermentation was carried out in small lots using old oak barrels and hand-crafted winemaking techniques.  The wine was then matured for 22 months in all new Taransaud “T5” French Oak Barrels.  The wine was racked three times prior in barrel and bottled in July of 2015.

TASTING NOTES
The finished wine has dark intense black / red velvet color with hues of magenta.  The aromas open with lush black fruits, brioche toast, plums, and cranberries that jump out of the glass.  On the palate, the wine has intensely structured tannins, superlatively balanced with dark fruit and steady acidity.  The wine displays stunning and persistent length with savory fruit, a lush mouthfeel, and complex fruit that evolve and develop as the wine opens in the glass.  The wine is blended with perfect amounts of Merlot, for mid-palate softness, Cabernet Franc adding a spicy lift, Malbec adding an earthy full rich flavor and Petit Verdot, with its intense color and powerful tannins seamlessly intertwining them all.  Pairs well with big fatty grilled meats.

CASES PRODUCED
174 Cases (packaged in 348 six pack boxes)

Ten~Goal
A polo player’s skill rating is expressed in goals, ten goals is considered “perfect” and is the highest rating a player can attain.