2004 Gargiulo Vineyards Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

"Money Road Ranch is a 40-acre vineyard located in the heart of Oakville amongst the vines that produced Napa Valley’s very first 100 pt Cabernet Sauvignon. The soil is deep but very stratified with layers of sandy loam clay and gravelly alluvium, which is well drained and porous. The typical daily temperature range is thirty degrees, with average nighttime lows in the mid 50s and daytime highs in the mid 80s. This daily oscillation in temperature is the largest in the valley and creates an ideal balance of fruit acids and sugar ripeness in our grapes, which translates into a balanced and well structured wine. Bright, succulent cherry and blackberry flavors are signatures of Money Road Ranch wines. The aromatics develop into rich plum, cassis and even dark cocoa notes." Notes from the Winemaker