Murphy-Goode Adam's Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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"The flavor profile of the 2004 Adams Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon tastes of ripe, dark
berry fruit and black plums, with a smooth texture. A plush, rich and deep mouthfeel
is structured by a seamless tannin framework that provides backbone. Aging for
20 months in 62% new French oak barrels contributes flavors of mocha, caramel
and vanilla."
-Winemaker David Ready
In the beginning, only the Murphy family's ranch and the Murphy-Goode Vineyard provided the grapes. Over the years, Murphy-Goode Winery steadily increased production, expanding the winery capacity and augmenting the harvest with fruit from the winery's "grower partners," local farmers and neighbors who shared the Murphy-Goode vision.
Initially the partners custom-crushed their grapes at a neighboring winery; consultant Merry Edwards guided the winemaking. After constructing a modest production facility on Tim Murphy's Alexander Valley ranch in 1987, they hired Winemaker Christina Benz. Chris made fifteen vintages of Murphy-Goode wine before turning the winemaking over to David Ready Jr. in 2001.
In recent years, the winery's focus has shifted from primarily white wine to distinctive red wines, particularly Bordeaux blends. Today, Murphy's three sons oversee the vineyards. Dave Ready's two sons make the wine. With exceptional grapes, inspired winemaking and the guiding values of the founding partners, the Murphy-Goode team is entering a fresh, new era of excellence.