Nose
A compelling nose of Christmas spices, cassis, and fresh saddle leather.
Palate
The palate is dominated by dense flavors of blueberries and red cherries. It is richly textured, almost decadent, with refined, mouth- coating tannins, and incredibly fresh acidity.
The Illusionist offers old-school, classic notes of crème de cassis, violets, and tobacco. It’s medium to full-bodied, has considerable elegant, ripe tannins, and good acidity.
Growing Conditions
The 2017 Illusionist Cabernet Sauvignon represents our best barrels of Cabernet in the cellar. This year's blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot comes exclusively from our Estate vineyard blocks.
Harvest
Blue Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
- Harvest date 9/27/17
- 8.1 tons
- 24.5 brix, 3.5 pH, 4.5 g/L TA
Blue Mountain Vineyard Binaural Block Cabernet Franc
- Harvest date 9/29/17
- 1.6 tons
- 24.5 brix, 3.6 pH, 5.0 g/L TA
Red Mountain Vineyard Block E Cabernet Sauvignon
- Harvest date 10/3/17
- 5.7 tons
- 24 brix, 3.7 pH, 4.4 g/L TA
Red Mountain Vineyard Block D Cabernet Sauvignon
- Harvest date 10/8/17
- 4.3 tons
- 24.5 brix, 3.7 pH, 4.8 g/L TA
Blue Mountain Vineyard Binaural Block Cabernet Sauvignon
- Harvest date 10/26/17
- 7.9 tons
- 25.5 brix, 3.6 pH, 5.1 g/L TA
Blue Mountain Vineyard Petit Verdot
- Harvest date 10/14/17
- 1.5 tons
- 25 brix, 3.5 pH, 6.9 g/L TA
Aging
It aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak. Brought up in 55% new barrels.
Food Pairing
This Cabernet could prove to be immortal! Enjoy now after decanting or lay down for the next 20-25 years!
