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Wine Details
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Our red wines are destemmed, and allowed to ferment for up to two weeks prior to pressing. Fermentation, secondary fermentation, and racking took place in stainless tanks. Traditional methods require Cabernet to age quietly for 12-24 months in the barrel with additional bottle aging. Look for an April 2007 release of Ozan Cabernet.
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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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