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Wine Details
Price:
$47.00 per bottle
Description:
From the first aroma to the long finish, this wine is a quiet jewel. The ’96 vintage was overshadowed by the bold wines of the following year, yet like so many ’96 wines, this Cab has style and finesse. Smooth, rich flavors of cassis, vanilla, cherry, toasty oak and a hint of dark chocolate overlay a touch of cedar, tar and minerals. This wine reflects the hillside terroir that produces outstanding Cab grapes year after year. It has a structure built to last, yet when the wine reveals itself, a silky, smooth texture brings forth a host of flavors, including a long finishes that leaves you both satisfied and wanting more.
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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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