TASTING NOTES—2008 Ehler's Estate: One Twenty Over Eighty

I'm a big fan of this 2008 Ehler's Estate: One Twenty Over Eighty.

We bought this Cab on a trip to Napa on my birthday weekend in Napa (seen in this post), and waited for another special occasion to enjoy it together with the family. Sadly this 2008 vintage is now sold out, but it is available on wine.com as of today.

Tasting Notes

This Bordeaux blend is comprised of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with just 4% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.  The name, 120/80,  is the 'ideal' blood pressure and is a playful reminder of this fully non-profit winery--all proceeds go toward cardiovascular research.  It is a nice, full-bodied and balanced wine with notes of raspberry, dark berry and spicy oak on the palette and ends with a bold, tannic finish. 

My rating: A-

Wine Profile:

Final Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc

Harvest Date:  September 21st – October 15th, 2008

Bottling Date: August 18, 2010

Alcohol %: 14.5%

Fruit source: 100% estate grown Farming: California Certified Organic Farmer since July

2008 Oak Regime: 100% French Oak, 50% New 

Primary Coopers: Nadalie, St. Martin, de Jarnac, Baron, Demptos

Cheers,
B

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TASTING NOTES—Sauvignon Blanc Ehlers 2010

And the tasting notes continue! Now that I can access internet on my laptop in my lovely home-away-from-home in Napa, expect more posts from me on a regular basis. Beginning today, I will be reviewing a wine that I recommend —that's well-worth a try —every Tuesday.

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This crisp, dry and full-bodied '10 Sauv Blanc was thoroughly enjoyed at my birthday lunch at Ehlers Estate last week. Sipping the well-balanced wine with notes of grapefruit and lemon with hints nectarine and apricot, it was refreshing treat on the warm Napa summer afternoon.

Using bio-dynamic practices, I love the fact that Ehlers makes their wines from 100% estate-grown, certified organic grapes. In addition to their impressive environmental awareness, Ehlers Estate also exhibits a philanthropic mission. The not-for-profit winery donates one hundred percent of their proceeds in wine sales to support the Leduq Foundation for cardiovascular research. Makes every sip that much more rewarding.

Sauvignon Blanc Ehlers Estate 2010

Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Appelation: St. Helena, California   

Alcohol %: 13.8%

pH: 3.31

Harvest Date: August 31, 2010

Cheers, B

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