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Wine Details
Price:
$85.00 per bottle
Description:
During the harvest of 2000, one lot of Cabernet Sauvignon took on the most intense, inky character I had ever observed from our estate vineyards as early as the second day of fermentation. With the broad structure this wine possessed early on, I realized that it should be balanced with more oak complexity than we typically use, in this case, 100% French Oak. Once I established that the Schweiger Vineyards “traditional label” Cabernet Sauvignon would surpass the quality of previous vintages, I set about making this one small lot by itself. The proprietary name Dedication™ was chosen to reflect towards our continued dedication to quality from vineyard to bottle.
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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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