2005 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 - "From a slope of Mount St. Helena overlooking this small valley appellation comes this very dense, young 100% Cab. It's an impressive wine, not only for the sheet concentration of blackberry, currant and plum fruit flavors, but for the plush mouthfeel, which has a gorgeously soft quality. K-J's winemakers really rock in the science of tannin management." - Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, January 2008

Critics Platinum - 2008 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Double Gold & Best of Class - 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold - 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Gold & Best of Class - 2008 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Gold Medal - 2008 Long Beach Grand Cru
Gold Medal - 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Wine Statistics

Appellation: Knights Valley
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging: Aged 17 months in new French and older French and American barrels with medium to heavy toast finish
Alcohol: 15%
TA: .61 g/100ml
pH: 3.69
Cases Produced: 581

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