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Wine Details
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Description:
Our 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon is more reminiscent of our outstanding 2001 vintage in terms of its refinement, femininity and elegance. Aromatically the wine shows a sweet, toasty spiciness, saturated in graphite and red fruits. On the palate, the wine enters with sweet red and black cherries, shows medium weight in the mid-palate coupled with hints of candied cassis, leather, tobacco and allspice. The wine has a long finish with firm tannins that will easily resolve themselves in the years to come allowing for mid to long term enjoyment. Best 2008 - 2015
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Sauvignon:
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted and significant among the five dominant varieties in France’s Bordeaux region, as well as the most successful red wine produced in California. Though it was thought to be an ancient variety, recent genetic studies at U.C. Davis have determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is actually the hybrid offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are small with black, thick and very tough skin. This toughness makes the grapes fairly resistant to disease and spoilage and able to withstand some autumn rains with little or no damage. It is a mid to late season ripener. These growth characteristics, along with its flavor appeal have made Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most popular red wine varieties worldwide.
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