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Wine Details
Price:
$41.00 per bottle
Description:
A unique and fascinating expression of the cabernet sauvignon varietal and a unique micro-terroir (our oldest vineyard slope, 22 years old in 97, 4 south-west facing acres at ~1800 ft.). Strong Havana nose with black cherry and plum and a glorious ruby color. This is a big, fleshy, hearty wine. It offers the same phenomenal fruit concentration as our 1995 'Vin de Terroir' in a slightly more elegant, civilized form, with rich ripe tannins softly playing in the background and the bright berry fruit displayed up-front. Astounding length and complexity. Decant a few hours before serving, or age for another three to five years. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Life expectancy: 15-25 years.
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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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