Cenay Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Former Reserve Club Selection

The big brother to Ramspeck, Cenay is named for Gerry's wife.

Unlike many American winemakers who rush to press their wine off the skins, Gerry takes a very different approach. All of the grapes are destemmed, then allowed to soak at low temperature for ten days before he warms the must and allows the fermentation to start with indigenous yeast. He ferments slower and cooler than most, lasting up to 18 days, and co-ferments all of the components together. In a very unusual step, Rowland then allows the wine to stay on the skins for an additional ten days, further extracting color and flavor. This increases the tannin levels in the wine, which in a very complex way actually makes the wine smoother and less tannic in the long run." - Tim Varan