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Wine Details
Price:
$19.99 per bottle
Description:
Clean and focused, the red currant and cherry flavors in this lovely wine are enhanced by the smoky cedar wood notes acquired through 23 months of aging in predominately new oak barrels. The firm tannins increase the cellaring potential and add depth and balance without overpowering the gorgeous fruit flavors. This wine has exceptional depth and complexity and will hold up well when served with robust beef dishes with rich sauces
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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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