1998 R.V.'s Fine Claret This wine is a Bordeaux-style blend of ten select barrels of our Cabernet Sauvignon (five each of our 1998 George's and Lone Oak Vineyards) and four barrels of our 1998 Francville Vineyard Cabernet Franc.  The grapes were picked in small lots in September and October 1998 and fermented in 100 gallon bins, with  punchdown of the cap by hand four times a day.  The wine was then aged in oak for 20 months.  336 cases were produced. Critics have enjoyed our 1998 Claret, awarding it: Silver, 2002 Indy International Wine Competition Bronze, 2001 Santa Cruz County Fair

 Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards - Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
22645 Garrod Road - Saratoga, CA 95070
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