Dear Falstaff Society Member:
2 0 1 7 c a de c a bernet sauvignon,
n a pa va lley We are all excited about the quality of our current releases and hope that you will be too. Currently, we look forward to the day when we are able to welcome you back to
v i n e ya r d n o t e s
the wineries to visit with us and taste these wines in the vineyards in which they were
The cade napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon is made from two of
grown and crafted. As we work our way through this time, we are grateful every day for so many things and, most of all, we are grateful for the incredible loyalty of our Wine Club Members. Thank you!
Napa’s most renowned vineyards: Kenefick Ranch Vineyards in Calistoga and Hanson- Hsieh Vineyard in Oak Knoll. We picked the fruit from these vineyards starting on September 14th until October 2nd.
During April, our Membership team has been working remotely on a reduced crew
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and is diligently processing your quarterly Allocation as scheduled for the year.
The wine received 18 months barrel aging in 100% French
Nevertheless, we would like to let you know that we are still experiencing some
Oak (60% New). Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel
delays from our shipping logistics facility and with scheduled standard FedEx delivering times. We would truly appreciate your patience and cooperation and please do not hesitate to contact us via email if we can be of assistance.
immediately after primary fermentation. The wine was racked quarterly once malolactic fermentation was complete.
cooperage We use several different coopers for the Napa Valley Cabernet
Now more than ever we would like to thank you again for your continuoued support
Sauvignon including Allary, Gamba, Boutes, Taransaud,
of our wineries in the Napa Valley and we wish for you to enjoy our new wine
Quintessence, Saint Martin, and Mercier. Of these coopers we
releases as much as we do. As our vines in the Napa Valley humbly awaken to a new
are sourcing the oak from several different forests as well as
season, we are also excited to see our Valley full of life, in full bloom, and waking up from a long dormant winter. As we take a moment to seize the day, I invite you to
using a combination of Medium plus and Medium Long toasting levels.
read more about the consistent labor of love from our winemaker and the enticing
winemaker impressions
tasting notes of this remarkable wine.
The 2017 growing season was ideal in Napa Valley. The resulting wine has aromas of boysenberry, raspberry, black cherry, anise,
Please note that our wine is released to you as a Society Member, from our winery
vanilla, and brown sugar. On the palate are silky smooth tannins
to your home. We believe that our wines are in tune with nature and we are always
and bright acidity, which leands itself to flavors of cherry,
expectant of new vintages to come. We look forwrad to the day when we can come
graham cracker, candied red fruit, and clove.
together and enjoy a glass of wine.
$90 bottle/$1080 case
Kind regards,
shop CADE Danielle Cyrot, Winemaker CADE Estate & 13th Vineyard
Oscar Riveiro-Woolsey Direct to Consumer Sales Manager
save the date! J O I N O U R W I N E M A K E R S F O R A V I R T U A L TA S T I N G !
da n i e l l e cy ro t, a a ro n m i l l e r , j e f f ow e n s On Tuesday, May 12 at 4pm PST, join all three of our Winemakers for a Club Member exclusive Live Virtual Event on Zoom! They will take you through the wine(s) in your shipment and answer your questions! We will send out a private link on May 11 to all active Club Members. Looking fowrard to seeing you then!
p l u m p j a c k e s tat e w i n e r y
620 o a k v i l l e c r o s s r o a d n a pa , c a 94558
707.224.7533 winerymembership@plumpjack.com plumpjackwinery.com
Fals taff So ciety spring 2020