2019 Priest Ranch Coach Gun
HARVEST NOTES
The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by copious rainfall and late soil moisture followed by a warm summer. At the Estate, we saw very few extreme heat events and foggy mornings, setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long, relatively mild finish to the season helped to preserve the freshness and finesse in the fruit with sufficient hang time teasing out a great color, structure, and soft tannins.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Somerston Estate
Acid
5.4
pH
3.83
Bottling Date
December 1, 2020
Alcohol %
16
Robert Parker
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Coach Gun opens up nicely with notes of fresh blue berries, espresso, star anise, and a hint of vanilla. Full-bodied richness and silky tannins are layered with notes of dark chocolate, fresh herbs, juicy red cherry that makes this an excellent wine to enjoy now, though it can easily age in the cellar for a decade or more.
Vineyard Notes
APPELLATION & VINEYARDS
The historic Priest Ranch is now part of the Somerston Estate, a significant property totaling 1,682 acres, with 244 acres planted to hillside vineyards. Dramatic elevations of the vineyards define and distinguish the estate, ranging from 800 ft to 1650 ft above sea level. In 2018, the grapes for this wine were chosen from four separate hillside blocks.
Production Notes
Blend of 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc, 20% Malbec, 24% Merlot.
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