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Wine Details
Price:
$16.00 per bottle
Description:
Remember Rose’? Most of us Stateside know Rose’ as that dull, sweet, pink-to-orange-to-brown stuff in the dusty goofy bottles with the oversized “Imported from Portugal” label. On the other hand, folks living near the warm waters of the Mediterranean quench themselves regularly with copious iced quantities of bright-pink, fresh and fruity, crisp and dry wine they know as “Rose’”. It is this latter, true Rose’ that legend claims to be the main reason summer picnics, busy corner café’s, bocce ball, cheap straw hats and logo umbrellas were invented. Well, we produced a few cases of this legendary version during the 2003 vintage. Our Made in the Shade Rose is a snappy bright blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Charbono and is best when served seriously chilled.
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Varietal Definition
Charbono:
Red-wine creating grape grown on small acreages in California. Some have argued that it is a clone of the now sparsely grown Douce Noir grape found in the Savoie region of France, better known as the Dolcetto grape widely grown in northern Italy
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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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Cabernet Franc:
Cabernet Franc is an accessible, spicy, herbal, dark blue grape variety that is often compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include an herbaceous and pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. The Cabernet Franc ripens at an earlier stage, which gives it reason to exist in the Bordeaux area. In the Loire, where we find it a lot, it gives a clear red fresh and fruity wine.
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