2017 Stone Vintage Cabernet
Double Gold - All Canadians
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Stone 2017 Cabernet – Sir James and Dame Pamela Stone
Both Jim and Pam are practicing physicians and have made significant professional and volunteer contributions in each of their fields, cardiology and pediatrics respectively. They have contributed their time and support out on-site at Noble Ridge on many occasions. In addition, they have held events and promoted Noble Ridge wines, personally purchasing Noble Ridge wines to send to their friends and colleagues.
“Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul.”
(Rebecca West)
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Okanagan Falls
Aging
16 months
Residual Sugar
2.0
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This Cabernet blend displays textbook
savory notes of roasted peppers,
tobacco leaf, black current and ripe
plums. The rich and full body delivers
ripe flavors of blueberry and black
cherry are highlighted with hints of
black pepper with a touch of spice and
oak. Firm tannins lend to a long,
lingering finish!
Winemaker Notes
De-stemmed and crushed then cold
soaked for 3 days.
Fermentation kept between 28 °C and
30 °C
16 months in French & American
barrels (20% new oak)
Food Pairing Notes
Bone-In BBQ Steak, Grilled Vegetables,
Strong Cheeses, Roasted Game Meats
Other Notes
531 cases produced