2004 Kendall-Jackson Highland Estates Trace Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

"Deep, rich, chunky, and full-bodied. Loads of black fruit, licorice, espresso roast, slight tobacco, and a hint of chocolate." - Randy Ullom, Winemaster

Acclaim

94 Points/Editor's Choice - "Tremendous Cab, grown on the high slopes of this appellation where great Bordeaux reds come from. It hits the palate with hugely concentrated Cab flavors, flooding the mouth with black currants, plums, coffee, spices and gorgeously toasty French oak. Feels lavish, powerful, complex and ageworthy." - Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, June 2007

93 Points - "From the Jackson family's Knights Valley vineyard, Trace is the central block dedicated to Kendall-Jackson, a southwest-facing ridge planted on gravelly, volcanic soils. It's a warm spot during the day that cools dramatically at night, maintaining the freshness in this 2004, a tension between cool black cherry flavors and warmer touches of fig. Mineral tannins add dimension, so the wine feels both intense and elegant, sleek and supple." - Joshua Greene, Wine & Spirits, December 2007

93 Points - "Inky hue with fuchsia rim. Uplifting aromas of ripe plum, espresso bean and blueberry. Soft entry with black cherry, minerals and a note of toasted oak. The tannins are well integrated while the finish sweetens up with licorice and vanilla accents." - Tom E. Smith, Wine News, June 2007

90+ Points - "Notes of blueberries, cassis, graphite, and crushed rocks are found in this medium to full-bodied elegant, pure, well-structured effort." - Robert M. Parker Jr., Wine Advocate, December 2006

90 Points - Charles Olken, Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, December 2007

Top 100 Wines of the Year - Anthony Gismondi, Wine Access, December 2007

Highly Recommended - "Of the three Highland Estates Cabernet Sauvignons, the 2004 Trace Ridge is the softest, full of blueberry with hints of coffee and coriander." - Brett Anderson, Robb Report, December 2007
Gold & Best of Class - 2007 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition Limited Production
Critics Gold Medal - 2007 Critics Challenge Wine Competition
Gold Medal - 2007 Riverside International Wine Competition

Wine Statistics

Appellation: Knights Valley
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging: Aged 21 months in French oak barrels, 88% new
Alcohol: 14.2%
TA: .57 g/100ml
pH: 3.64
Cases Produced: 437

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2004 Highland Estates Trace Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
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