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Wine Details
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2001 GOLD MEDAL WINNER
230 cases produced, call for availability.
The grapes were hand selected and harvested from two vineyards in the Napa Valley. This Gold Medal winning wine is a very balanced wine that has a deep and rich garnet color. This wine is ripe and rich with black cherry, currant and subtle nuances of anise and violets. Broad and expansive on the mid-palate, highlighted by a nice tannic structure. The finish lingers on and on and . . .
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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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