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Cabernet Sauvignon, Klipsun Vineyard, Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Klipsun Vineyard, Columbia Valley Wine Details
Price: $30.00 per bottle

Description: A powerful, intense Cabernet offering aromas of ripe red plum, clove, coffee, and vanilla. By mouth there is great depth and length of fruit, laid on substantial tannins, surrounded by spice, vanilla and mocha notes. A stellar vintage of restrained acidity, huge flavor and a very ageable structure.

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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