1993 -3L Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Release Heller Estate
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Pinot Noir, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, <1% each Merlot, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot
Cassis and blackberry greet the palate while some slightly earthy and juicy characteristics mingle beautifully with the dry, dusty tannin structure. Pair this wine with a juicy hamburger topped with sauteed mushrooms and some nice aged cheddar cheese.
Awards: 5 Stars, Best of Best ~ Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2002. 4 Silver Medals ~ Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2002 & 2003; California State Fair 2002; San Diego National Wine Competition 2003 and Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2003. 2 Bronze Medals ~ Eco Wine Fest Int’l “Organically Grown” Wine Competition 2003 and L.A. County Fair Wines of the World Competition 2003.
Ripe berry fruits, jammy cassis, with toasty oak throughout. Viscous, with blackberry, new french oak, dark chocolate, layered fruit and oak with big, rich tannins.
1997 was a normal growing season. Warm Spring and Summer temperatures resulted in a very early harvest and high sugar content in the grapes.
| Vintage | 1993 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietal Composition | 75% Cabernet Sauvignon,
25% Merlot |
| Sugar | 15 mg / 100ml |
| Acid | .664 g / 100ml |
| PH | 3.54 |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 3 liter |
| Bottling Date | 05/09/2000 |
