Deadeye Cabernet Sauvignon by Provenance Vineyards

ABOUT

Deadeye Cabernet Sauvignon by Provenance Vineyards lives at the creative intersection of careful vineyard selection and winemakers expertise in blending. The Deadeye icon draws directly from the Provenance logo, where the crosshairs symbol sits over the O, signifying our winemaking precision.

PROFILE

True to Paso Robles signature style, our Deadeye Cabernet Sauvignon is big andbold, ready-drinking, with a rich texture and firm backbone. The nose opens withtempting aromas of currant, black licorice and hints of coffee. On the palette, theopulent, sweet-fruit flavors are balanced with subtle notes of anise, peppercornsand a touch of tobacco to add warmth and dimension. A plush mid-palate finishwith textured minerality and bright acidity, making this a great accompanimentto a rich, savory meal.

TERROIR

Paso Robles holds a unique growing environment that translates into regionallydistinctive wines. The Estrella District, found along California Highway 101,experiences warm to hot days with plenty of direct sunlight and much coolernight-time temperatures. This unique climate allows the vineyards to achieveimpressive power and ripeness while maintaining high acidity levels. Althoughnear to the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Lucia mountains create a partial barrier

protecting the vineyards from the cool and moist pacific weather systems.Unique geology contributes to the distinctness of this region, as Paso sits onto ofa tectonic plate with calcareous soils.

WINEMAKING

Night harvest to keep the fruit cool and preserve the natural acid. 3-5 cold soakat 50 degrees Fahrenheit for color. Two-week primary fermentation, 85 degreesFahrenheit stainless steel fermentation for structure. Malolactic fermentation ina combination 20% toast & neutral American oak barrels for mid-palateintegration.