2008 Vintage begins for Atlas Peak

Atlas Peak has kicked off the 2008 vintage with the hand-picking of Cabernet Sauvignon off the Atlas Peak Vineyard. On Tuesday September 23rd we picked 5 tons from block 65. This southeast facing block has been used in the Claret blend in the past. With this early picking, I anticipate the tannins to be soft and the resulting wine from this block will be destined for our Napa Valley Cabernet blend. This is a vineyard with very thin soils at the upper tier of the block. As you work your way down the slope the soils become deeper, and the vines more vigorous. For this first pick we selected the fruit on the top portion of the vineyard.

Darren Procsal
Winemaker
Atlas Peak