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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
The grapes are from Winesap Road and Lefore vineyards in the rocky Walla Walla River floodplain. 18 mos. American oak. 13.9% alcohol. 418 cases were bottled in April, 2005. Double Gold Medal! “An exquisite wine with superb varietal characteristics, among the best wines in the Pacific Northwest! Aromas of black cherries, blackberries and mocha mingle with rich juicy flavors of dark fruits and black pepper. Well managed tannins provide structure without getting in the way of all the ripe fruitiness.” Wine Press Northwest, Winter 2005-2006.
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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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