The Benziger Family Winery broke out their very best for Wine for Haiti, from their Signaterra line, a magnum of the 2006 Benziger Three Blocks. Retail value $120.00.
- Lot 24 – Signaterra Benziger Three Blocks
BEST OF CLASS in the prestigious 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
“The 2006 vintage is made up of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot. Rich aromas of dark chocolate and cigar give way to layered flavors of currant, plum and coffee. The wine has a firm mid-palate and round, soft tannins. Like the structure of a deep bass with the timelessness of a good melody.”
Harvest Date September 26, 2006
Bottling Date June 24, 2008
Release Date April 1, 2009
pH 3.77
Total acid .57
Alcohol 14.5%
Time in Oak 18 months
Type of Oak100% French oak 35% new barrels
Production 179 Barrels
Opening bid is $50.00. Minimum bid increment $10.00.
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