2017 Black Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Tasting Notes
“Very dark red color. Abundant aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, anise, roasted cherries, oak spice, and cocoa. Upon taste, these characteristics intensify on the palate. While tannin is abundant, with some aeration, the mouthfeel is full and smooth. The bright acidity provides freshness to this classic Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon. The ending is persistent and expansive. Enjoy now through 2033.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
October 2022
Not Yet Reviewed
Production Data
Growers: Jim Landes and Fred Faltersack
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 825 – 1175 feet; Southeast, South, Northeast
Soil: Sandy loam with sandstone and calcareous shale
Vineyard Age: 18 years
Viticulture Practice: Farmed Organic
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 58 months in 100% new French oak
Production: 18 barrels
Composition: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
Acidity: 3.34 pH, 7.84 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: October 3 – 17, 2017
Release Date: October 2022
Release Price: $89
Drink Now through 2033

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The Black Ridge Vineyard
Located on the inland side of the coastal Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation, Black Ridge Vineyards produces Testarossa’s Bordeaux varietals consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
This historic vineyard is ideally situated to avoid the harsh coastal winds and fog that cover the majority of the appellation. The vineyard was originally planted in the mid 19th century, but replaced by prune trees during Prohibition and then a Christmas tree farm. In 1999, it was returned to its original roots with grapevines. Testarossa Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau oversees the management of the vineyard working closely with vineyard staff that take great care in hand manicuring this one of a kind vineyard.