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White Garden Block | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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Cabernet Franc Clone ENTAV 623 Rootstock 420A Rootstock. Planted in 2014, just above the Creek Block, are select rows of Cabernet Franc, a key component in the Gabrielle Limited Cask 321 and the future ELLE Meritage. O’Connell Family Vineyards. Rooted in our heritage… our vineyard… our individual expression. WordPress Theme by Simple Themes.
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Petit Verdot Block | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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Petit Verdot Clone ENTAV 400 Rootstock 420A. Along a lane of 200’ tall Eucalyptus trees and a field of lavender, tightly spaced Petit Verdot grows. It is a small lot production that is a powerful component of the exclusive OCFV CANERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE GROWN. O’Connell Family Vineyards. Rooted in our heritage… our vineyard… our individual expression. WordPress Theme by Simple Themes.
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Farming | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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Head Pruned 3’x6′ Close Spacing Hand-harvest Hand-Pruned. Before planting the vineyards in 2000, Vintner Gabrielle Leonhard, created a horticultural plan to enrich the growing environment to create the biodiversity needed to keep the estate vineyard and gardens naturally healthy and grow fruit that is the ultimate varietal and terroir expression. The result is an opulently delicious wine! The head pruning technique is used in premium vineyards in California and France. It requires skill on the part o...
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Introduction | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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AN ELEGANT WINE THAT SPEAKS OF A SENSE OF PLACE. OCFV Cabernet Sauvignon is a meticulously crafted blend of O’Connell Family Vineyards Estate Blocks, each expressing their distinctive terroir: the French Gate Block, Apple Block, Petit Verdot Block and Creek Block. Each block is harvested, fermented and aged separately, then blended to achieve just the right balance. The vineyard complexity results in a graceful wine with fine tannins, good acidity and intriguing complexity.
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OCFV 2008 | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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O’CONNELL FAMILY VINEYARDS. OAK KNOLL DISTRICT NAPA VALLEY 2008. Powerful seductive aromas draw you into the wine to experience rich flavors of dark bittersweet chocolate, nutmeg, tobacco and bing cherry with a finish that goes on and on. An opulent wine that puts a smile on your face! Many customers are in love with this wine! French Oak Aging: 42 months. Limited Production: 186 cases. O’Connell Family Vineyards. Rooted in our heritage… our vineyard… our individual expression.
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Terroir | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley. Located at the southern end of Napa Valley about 5 miles from the San Francisco Bay, at the base of Mount Veeder and on the bank of Dry Creek. The vineyard was created over millennium by the layers of forces from regional geological events that created complex layered soils:. Volcanic Action: The Vaca Mountain volcanic eruptions on the eastern slope flowed to the vineyard. Decomposed volcanic soil layer with alluvial soils. Erosion of alluvial soil from Mt Veeder on the w...
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OCFV 2007 | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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O’CONNELL FAMILY VINEYARDS. CABERNET SAUVIGNON OAK KNOLL DISTRICT OF NAPA VALLEY 2007. A dense wine that satisfies the senses- provocative aromas of dark fruit laced with exotic spice draw you into the glass to explore this richly textured yet elegantly integrated wine. Flavors of cedar, nutmeg, cardamom, tobacco, red fruits and dark chocolate make this a memorable wine that speaks of its terroir. French Oak Aging: 42 months. Limited Production: 242 Cases. Member Benefit Bottle Price.
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Barn Block | O'Connell Family Vineyards
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Petit Verdot & Carménère. Adjacent to the family orchard is the block of Petit Verdot & Carménère planted in 2014. The rich texture of Carménère adds depth to the mid palate, while Petit Verdot adds structure and a deep garnet color. O’Connell Family Vineyards. Rooted in our heritage… our vineyard… our individual expression. WordPress Theme by Simple Themes.