<p> Mill Creek, a true third-generation family winery, began in 1965 when the Kreck family planted grapes in the prestigious Dry Creek Valley. Since 1974, the small, distinctive winery has limited production to only 15,000 cases to specialize in wines of consistent, spectacular quality.</p><p>______2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County, Kreck Family Vineyards</p><p>Winemaker Notes: The grapes for this wine originated 55% from our estate property in Dry Creek Valley, and 45% from our Kreck Family Vineyards in Alexander Valley. Harvest dates were September 29 and October 9, 2005. The wine was fermented in a combination of temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks and open top fermentors. The tanks were pumped over twice a day and the fermenters punched down three times each day. After malolactic fermentation and blending, the new wine was racked to 60 gallon French and American oak barrels and aged for 14 months as separate lots. After aging, the wine was blended from individual lots into the finished blend. After a light filtration, the total production of 897 cases was bottled on January 12th, 2007. Tasting Notes: Bursting with aromas of blackberry jam and spice. This wine caresses the palate with layers of fruit and anise and leather. The wine has a dark purple color and exhibits full body with moderate tannins. The finish is long and spicy. Food Pairing Notes: This wine would pair especially well with hearty red meats, grilled steaks, roasts, and rich Italian pastas. It would also go well with rich, tangy cheeses. Statistics: Appellation: Sonoma County, CA (67% Dry Creek Valley, 33% Alexander Valley) Grown, Produced and Bottled by Mill Creek Vineyards and Winery Alcohol: 15.5% pH: 3.62 Blend: 55% Dry Creek Cabernet, 45% Alex. Valley Cabernet Production: Stainless Steel & Open Top; 14 months French and American oak barrels Cases Produced: 897 Release Date: September 2007</p><p>D R Y C R E E K V A L L E Y · S O N O M A C O U N T Y POST OFFICE BOX 758, 1401 WESTSIDE ROAD, HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA 95448 · (707) 433-5098 · Fax: (707) 431-1714</p>