JB Neufeld - Cabernet Old Goat 2019 (750ml)
Price: $68.99
| Producer | JB Neufeld |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Washington State |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 201733 |
| Size | 750ml |
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JB Neufeld Description
Justin's Winemaking Notes: The goal with the Old Goat is simply to craft the best wine we can with what the vintage gave us. It can be a blend of varieties and vineyards, whatever it needs to be. In 2019 the Merlot from Red Willow was outstanding. It helped to flesh out the Cabernet Sauvignon, contributing a somewhat rounder mouthfeel and filled in the gaps on the palette. On the nose it offered up a darker fruit component in the blend, but does not overwhelm the Cabernet. The goal with the concrete is to get the wine off of the wood and allow the components of the wine time to stew and come together before bottling.
Tech notes: 19 months in 67% new French oak (Boutes, Sylvain & Taransaud) and 33% neutral French oak. It was then blended and aged an additional 10 months in concrete tank. Unfined and unfiltered.
Alcohol – 14.0% TA – 6.4 g/L pH – 3.65
James Suckling: 92 Points
"This has aromas of bitter chocolate, mint, blackcurrants and wild blueberries. Chalky minerality ensues on the palate, with a full body and firm, grainy tannins. Tangy acidity. Let it soften. 67% cabernet sauvignon and 33% merlot. Try after 2024."
