This "Claret" was blended from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Petite Verdot; all harvested in mid-October at about 24° Brix.

Cool soak for 2 days, then indigenous yeast fermentation assisted with just a pinch of ADY. Cap punched down 2X/day, with maximum temperature around 86° F, average closer to 78 - 80° F, for approximately 12 days. Pressed at 1° Brix --> 0° Brix.

Appellation

Grapes

Harvest Brix

Vintage

Dryness

Alcohol

Size

Blue Rock Ranch

Blend

24°

1995

Very

13%

750ml