MEET THE TASTEMAKERS
Hallmark Channel Wines are created by 2020 Wine Enthusiast’s ‘40 Under 40 Tastemaker’ Andrew Nelson and brother Evan Nelson in collaboration with Wines That Rock.
TASTING NOTES
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Vintage: 2019
Varietal:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AVA: California
Oak: 5% New French, 15% 1-year-old French, 80% neutral
Alc. By Vol: 14.4%
Drinking window:
Now to 2028
Winemaker’s Note:
All of the fruit was gently destemmed and crushed, then inoculated. Each fermentation was pumped-over twice daily, with the temperature peaking at 90º F. Maceration from 12 to 28 days, barrel aged 10 months.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Vintage: 2019
Varietal:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
AVA: California
Oak: None,
100% stainless steel
Alc. By Vol: 13.8%
Drinking window:
Now to 2023
Winemaker’s Note:
The fruit was de-stemmed and gently pressed. The juice was cold settled for 72 hours, after which the clear juice was racked off, followed by a long cool fermentation in stainless steel to capture and enhance the pure fruit flavors.
