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2013 JACK LONDON CABERNET SAUVIGNON WINEMAKING DATA Composition: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon 1% Syrah Appellation: Sonoma Mountain Acidity/pH: 6.1 / 3.68 Alcohol: 14.5% TASTING NOTES Red fruit aromas of cherries and plums join with complex spicy and aromatic notes of hazelnut, mint and cardamom. The wine is full- bodied with rich, well-structured tannins, an elegant mouthfeel and a long finish. For over 30 years, Kenwood Vineyards has exclusively crafted wine from the single vineyards of Jack London’s historic ranch. Each varietal captures Sonoma Mountain’s unique character garnering an extraordinar and enduring appeal. JACK LONDON VINEYARD Since our first vintage from the Jack London Ranch in 1976 it has proven itself as an outstanding producer of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Located midway up the Eastern flanks of Sonoma Mountain it has a long mild growing season that creates fruit with complexity and balance. The influence of the vineyard’s red volcanic soil and the fruity characteristics of the grapes combine to produce an outstanding, very distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon. FROM THE WINEMAKER The second year of the historic California drought, the vintage of 2013 provided fruit with particularly intense and extracted character. Harvest began in late-September and progressed for several weeks as the different vineyard blocks slowly ripened. The grapes were fermented in stainless steel, and then aged in 75% French and 25% American oak barrels for 24 months. Oak regimen: French & American oak Skin contact: Whole cluster pressed Cellaring potential: 1-3 Years VINEYARD DATA Altitude: 555’ Climate: Early morning fog and warm to hot afternoons Soil: Speckles loam/Goulding clay loam Harvest method: Night hand ©2016 KENWOOD® VINEYARDS. DISTRIBUTED BY PERNOD RICARD KENWOOD HOLDING LLC, KENWOOD, CA. 9592 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, California 95452 707-282-4228 www.kenwoodvineyards.com KENWOODVINEYARDS.COM /KENWOODVINEYARDS.COM /KENWOODVINEYARD.COM /KENWOODVINEYARDS.COM Enjoy Responsibly

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2013 JACK LONDON CABERNET SAUVIGNON

WINEMAKING DATA

Composition: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon1% SyrahAppellation: Sonoma MountainAcidity/pH: 6.1 / 3.68Alcohol: 14.5%

TASTING NOTES

Red fruit aromas of cherries and plums join with complex spicy and aromatic notes of hazelnut, mint and cardamom. The wine is full- bodied with rich, well-structured tannins, an elegant mouthfeel and a long finish.

For over 30 years, Kenwood Vineyards has exclusively crafted wine

from the single vineyards of Jack London’s historic ranch. Each

varietal captures Sonoma Mountain’s unique character garnering

an extraordinar and enduring appeal.

JACK LONDON VINEYARD Since our �rst vintage from the Jack London Ranch in 1976 it has proven itself as an outstanding producer of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Located midway up the Eastern �anks of Sonoma Mountain it has a long mild growing season that creates fruit with complexity and balance. The in�uence of the vineyard’s red volcanic soil and the fruity characteristics of the grapes combine to produce an outstanding, very distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon.

FROM THE WINEMAKERThe second year of the historic California drought, the vintage of 2013 provided fruit with particularly intense and extracted character. Harvest began in late-September and progressed for several weeks as the di�erent vineyard blocks slowly ripened. The grapes were fermented in stainless steel, and then aged in 75% French and 25% American oak barrels for 24 months.

Oak regimen: French & American oakSkin contact: Whole cluster pressedCellaring potential: 1-3 Years

VINEYARD DATAAltitude: 555’Climate: Early morning fog and warm to hot afternoonsSoil: Speckles loam/Goulding clay loam

Harvest method: Night hand

©2016 KENWOOD® VINEYARDS. DISTRIBUTED BY PERNOD RICARD KENWOOD HOLDING LLC, KENWOOD, CA.

9592 Sonoma Highway • Kenwood, California 95452 • 707-282-4228 • www.kenwoodvineyards.com KENWOODVINEYARDS.COM /KENWOODVINEYARDS.COM /KENWOODVINEYARD.COM /KENWOODVINEYARDS.COM

Enjoy Responsibly