Eisele Vineyard ARAUJO ESTATE ‘Altagracia’ Cabernet Sauvignon

In 2011, Eisele Vineyard’s character shone. Spring was near-complete flowering, late rains affected regional fruit-set. Cool summer allowed even ripening for an average crop. Rain arrived as ripeness neared, testing patience for tannin and phenolic maturity. Harvest began late September, parcels matured sequentially. Vigorous pre-sorting in the vineyard eased winery sorting. Regular crew grew to 50, meticulously removing affected berries. Cabernet picked on October 23rd. Fermentation in small tanks promptly followed. Aged in new French oak for 19 months, bottled August 2013.

Our winemaking team notes “The Eisele Vineyard terroir showed its pedigree in 2011. This Cabernet is vibrant and fresh, layered with distinctive minerality and nuance. The ethereal tannins are simply melted throughout, supporting a delicious texture and prolonged by a lingering finish. The 2011 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet combines deep energy and elegance with a sense of restraint, providing great pleasure even at this early stage of its life.”

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Eisele Vineyard ARAUJO ESTATE ‘Altagracia’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2011	96 Vinous The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is the last wine Bart and Daphne Araujo made from start to finish before selling their winery and vineyard to the Artemis Group. All the Eisele signatures are there, but the volume is just turned down. Dark berry fruit, gravel, spice, earthiness and leather lend striking aromatic nuance throughout. This mid-weight, supremely elegant Cabernet Sauvignon is sublime. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Superb. 98 James Suckling Compelling aromas of black fruits such as brambleberries, plus blueberries and fresh mushrooms. Asphalt, too. Forest fruits. The tannins just melt into the wine as you taste it. Aristocratic and regal in style and length. A powdery, fascinating texture. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now, but better in 2017.	Bottle Image Tech Sheet
Eisele Vineyard ARAUJO ESTATE ‘Altagracia’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2021	96 James Suckling A solid Altagracia with currants, blueberries and pine and bark aromas and some sweet tobacco. Aromas that follow through on the palate to a full body with a well-framed tannin profile. Crunchy at the end. Juicy too. Needs as couple of years to come together. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Best after 2027.	Bottle Image Label Image Tech Sheet