P L U M P J A C K E S TAT E W I N E RY
falstaff society FALL 2021
A LETTER TO OUR MEMBERS
Dear Falstaff Society Member, As you read this letter, the final scheduled pick-ups of the 2021 vintage are arriving in our wineries. The atmosphere at the PlumpJack Collection of Wineries is alive with excitement as Aaron Miller, Danielle Cyrot and Jeff Owens, our head winemakers, report on the laborious efforts of the harvest teams. Traditionally, the end of harvest is the most celebrated time in agricultural regions around the world; and for us in the Napa Valley, it’s also a reason to feel a bit more at ease as the last of the grapes safely make their way into fermentation tanks. As harvest comes to a close, our winemaking teams will continue to work round the clock as the fermentation process begins. Pumpovers, which extract color and add tannic structure to the juices, continue through the night, while fermentation tanks require constant supervision until the winemaker determines the wines are ready to be transferred to the French Oak barrels to complete the aging process. We look forward to sharing what’s already being speculated as an exemplary vintage of Napa Valley with you. As our 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignons continue to sell out, now begins the planning of the release of new vintages. Stay tuned for exclusive first access to these wines. Your continuous support of our Napa Valley Estate Wineries allows us to do what we love most, and for that, we could not be more grateful. Sincerely, Oscar Riveiro-Woolsey and Rebecca Stallings Winery Membership Team
PLUMPJACK
reserve cabernet sauvignon OAKVILLE | 2018
V I N TA G E
The strategy for the 2018 vintage was patience. The spring was cooler than the last several years. The vines woke up a little later, grew more slowly, bloomed later, and veraison was later. Mild temperatures persisted throughout the summer and into fall. And the grapes ripened very, very, very slowly. Weeks would pass with little progress. Flavors were slow to develop and the grapes remained firm and the skins thick. Rains threatened the vintage with about 1.5 inches falling on October 1st. More rains were forecast to follow, but they did not develop. Fortunately, the weather warmed in October and we were able to let the grapes hang until they reached maturity. Our last grapes came through the cellar door on November 6th, which was the latest close to the harvest in our history. 9 9 P O I N T S , R O B E RT PA R K E R
WINEMAKER IMPRESSIONS
The long growing season in 2018 allowed these grapes to fully develop rich, dark flavors, while the mild temperatures preserved deeply hued color, great structure, and concentration. The nose begins with blackberry, boysenberry, and cassis layered with mocha and dark chocolate. Then some spice and herb come forward – cinnamon, nutmeg, graham cracker, and fresh sage and mint – adding layers, complexity, and depth to the nose. These flavors come through on the palate as well along with silky smooth, finely integrated tannin, beautiful acidity and freshness, and a long finish.
BY THE NUMBERS BOTTLE
$320
PRODUCTION
798 cases
VA R I E TA L S
96% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Petit Verdot
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