Gunfighter Cabernet Sauvignon

2008 Scharf Family Vineyard, Dry Creek

2008 Scharf Family Vineyard, Dry Creek

Gunfighter Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Scharf Family Vineyard, Dry Creek - The Authentic 3 Finger Wine Company
$32.00 each
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The Scharf family Vineyard is a small, hillside vineyard located on the southern slope of Dry Creek valley. Planted in 1986, the bud wood was acquired from a vineyard in the Diamond Mt. district of Napa. This combination of site and vine stock has been producing exceptional wines for over 20 years. Naturally low yields in association with small clusters yields a wine with intense varietal character.

The grapes were harvested on September 19th at 25.2 brix. Minimally crushed, a large percentage of whole berries in the fermentation added a greater depth of fruit expression while minimizing the effects of drying tannins. Extended maceration further magnified the velvety texture and smooth mouth feel. Aging in 50% new American oak, with a small amount of French for the subtle effects it brings, for 30 months has produced a wine rich and intense.


While this wine wanted to bust out of the stalls like a bull named “Dynamite”, we reined it in and made it civilized, no rodeo clowns need apply. 

Deep, rich aromas of black cherry and cassis are first out of the chute. What comes next are cascading fruit flavors reminiscent of plum, dark fruits enveloped by the perfume of new oak. 

Try and put a glass of this down and it will stick to your hand like cotton candy.  Enjoyable now, it will deliver smiles for years to come.

A civilized Sonoma Cabernet



Technical Information
  • Appellation Dry Creek, Sonoma Valley
  • Alcohol 14.8%
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