Region: California
Grapes: Cabernet
Alcohol: 13.9%
Notes on the Wine
From Brack Mountain winemaker Daniel Fitzgerald, the Fable Cabernet is sourced from northern California vineyards, including sites in Mendocino and Lake County. De-stemmed and given a long cold soak, the wine then fermented on indigenous yeast in stainless steel, then pressed after 21 days in tank. Indigenous malolactic fermentation. Aged in 30% new French oak barrel for 12 months. 3,000 cases produced.
Notes on the Producer
Our renovated gravity fed cellar combines the best of the old and new world: the latest equipment and knowledge with traditional techniques.
Central to the winery design is the ability to process many small parcels of fruit. We selectively harvest only small sections of the vineyard . They are all handled separately and differently from fermentation to barrel. This ensures a full array of components and options come blending.
Our gravity fed cellar allows us to keep pumping to a minimum. It is very hands on, with bunch and berry sorting, only hand plunge downs, and we carry out long macerations for up to 4-6 weeks before pressing.
