INFO
The rich, complex structure of our A&C
Proprietary Red is the result of masterful blending, built on a foundation of oldvine Zinfandel and enhanced with layers of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Malbec.
Each individual wine parcel was vinified and barrel-aged separately for six
months before the first stage of blending. Kindred components, such as
Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, were married early in the cellaring process, while
other lots benefited from extended aging on their own and were only
incorporated into the blend later. The final assemblage occurred three months
prior to bottling, allowing the wine to integrate and mature as a cohesive
blend. We exclusively use French oak barrels with a mix of light, medium, and
medium-plus toasts, valuing their elegance and subtlety, which complement
each varietal component. This thoughtful approach harmonizes the spectrum
of varietal characters, unifying them into a seamless blend.
TECH NICAL Alcohol: 14.5% | TA: 5.9 g/L | pH: 3.59 | R.S: 0.21%
ABOUT ANGELS & COWBOYS
Yoav Gilat
Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Yoav left a promising career as a lawyer to follow his passion for food and wine. While working as a legal advisor to some of the largest food and hospitality companies in Israel, he realized he was much more interested in their core business than the legalities surrounding it.
After moving to the food and wine centric Bay area, armed with a business degree from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the Columbia Business School, he established a network of contacts in California’s wine country. As a passionate wine lover himself, he noticed a gap in the marketplace, no one was making high quality California Cabernet Sauvignons in the $20 and under price point. Combining his business acumen, legal knowledge, and passion for food, wine and California, he decided to pursue his entrepreneurial dream and launched Cannonball Wine Company in 2006.
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The founding vision was to produce one of the best Cabernet Sauvignons under $20 for the U.S. market. I set out to make a wine that I would want to drink and be proud to share.
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Wine had become so pretentious. I wanted to make a wine BY the people …. FOR the people
For Yoav relationships are the key to his success. “Put the time and effort into maintaining relationships in your industry and that will establish you and your company in leadership positions. My relationships and personal brand in the industry as a trustworthy business leader is everything to me.” Yoav has prioritized this from the beginning and has never wavered from that stance.
TASTING NOTES
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In the glass the color is lustrous in our signature
profound purple red- indicative of the weight and flavor profile. The bouquet
is bold with plum and briar fruit notes mingling with peppery spice and loam.
The palate is abundant with cherry and raspberry fruit, complemented by
mouth-filling plum, tangy lingonberry, and a burst of red apple juiciness. Elegant
French oak tannins provide structure and focus, accentuated by notes of
sandalwood and toasted bread. By layering the earthy, hoisin-like notes of
Syrah with the peppery spice of Petite Sirah, these varieties provide savory
depth to the abundant wild berry compote flavors of Zinfandel and Grenache.
A continuity of French oak ties together the fruit and earthy elements,
celebrating the synergy of these thoughtfully selected components.
SHIPPING
*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.
All orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise
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