2014 Ursa - 750 ml
38% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
1204 Cases Produced
Released November 18, 2017
Harvest: Hand-picked, 9/17-10/10/2014
Vineyards: 100% Stillwater Creek Vineyard
Yield: 2.1 to 4.3 Tons per Acre
Fermentation/Maceration Length: 10 to 14 days
Oak Aging: 100% French oak, 38% new (Demptos, Saury)
Time in Barrel: 22 Months
Date Bottled: 7/28-7/29/2016
WE - 91 pts
WS - 90 pts
Ursa is the flagship of the winery- Lance Baer founded Baer winery with the Ursa blend back in 2000. It is typically equal parts Merlot and Franc with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. I am working towards integrating the savory culinary herb aspects of the Franc with the firm ripe plumminess of the Merlot, my goal is to stay consistent with the style Lance established while crafting a wine that is harmonious and delicious each vintage.
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Varietal Composition | 38% Merlot
38% Cabernet Franc
22% Cabernet Sauvignon
2% Malbec |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Stillwater Creek |
| PH | 3.81 |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 1204 |
Consulting Winemaker
Erica Orr has worked in the wine industry since 1998. Her first harvest was with Cathy Corison in the Napa Valley. That experience prompted Erica to enroll in the enology master’s degree program at UC Davis where she researched the indigenous yeast microflora in native chardonnay barrel fermentations. She completed her master’s degree in 2003.
In addition to her master’s degree from UC Davis, Erica’s scientific training includes a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley and three years of research experience as a biochemistry lab technician for 2009 Nobel Laureate Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn at UC San Francisco.
As a San Francisco Bay Area native, she is passionate about food and wine, and dedicated to quality-oriented, thoughtful winemaking.
