Arnold Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
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For nearly 50 years, Arnold Palmer has commanded the spotlight with his pioneering vision for the game of golf and his involvement in the development of some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world. Today he is collaborating with Luna Vineyards in expanding his portfolio of privately branded offerings to include Arnold Palmer Wines.Aromas of smokey black cherry with underlying notes of toasted warm coffee and cassis. A touch of cedar folds seamlessly into a rich opulent black fruit core. Layers of oak build texture and offer a firm mid palate. The velvety long finish is filled with milk chocolate.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Fruit was selected from Napa and Sonoma vineyards for their high concentration of alluvial soils, which produce wines with intense varietal character.
Grapes were hand picked in the early morning, arriving shortly before noon to be crushed and destemmed. The must was fermented at 55 degrees F for 72 hours for enhanced color and structure. For added richness and extraction, the grapes were pumped over twice a day. The wine was gently pressed shortly after the finish of fermentation to help retain the fruit's elegance. The wine spent 15 months in small French and American Oak barrels.
Palmer and founder of Luna Vineyards, Mike Moone, share a long-standing friendship and in 2003, they chose to collaborate and develop Arnold Palmer Wines. Arnold Palmer Wines combines high quality super premium wines with a legendary name and global icon. The first offering from Arnold Palmer Wines, a California Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay, released in the spring of 2005. Both are premium wines, composed of grapes sourced from select vineyards in California's most acclaimed winegrowing regions.
Palmer on Luna Vineyards and its founder Mike Moone, "Since I hooked up with Luna, I've had a reason to be more involved with wine," says Palmer. "I've learned something about the process and it's fun to think that you are part of something you enjoy so much. Mike is a good friend and he's going to produce a good product, because that's what he does."