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Wine Details
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2002 GOLD MEDAL WINNER
210 cases produced. The grapes were hand selected and harvested from two vineyards located in the Dry Creek and Alexander Valley appellations. Wine Spectator says, "It's ripe, with juicy black cherry, blackberry, cedar and tobacco notes, with a hint of spicy orange peel on the finish." This wine finishes with lots of flavor, complexity, and wonderful tannins.
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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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