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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
This is our 13th vintage of Mohrhardt Ridge Cabernet, and it is very representative of everything we like about this vineyard. 2001 provided the biggest, ripest vintage since 1997. The wonderful fruit aromas of cherry and blueberry with hints of chocolate are supported by judicious use of new oak. This densely colored Cabernet has the rich, smooth, silky texture that is the hallmark of Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernets, bright fruit (cherry) flavors that carry all the way through to the very pleasant finish. This wine is perfectly balanced, seamless. While it is easy to drink now, it will only improve with age.
90 Points Wine Enthusiast 5/05.
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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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