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Wine Details
Price:
$15.00 per bottle
Description:
The grapes for our 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested from two vineyard locations. 50% of the grapes are from a vineyard on the valley floor, and the other 50% are from a hillside vineyard on the westernmost slopes of Northern Suisun Valley. Aged for 336 days in French and American Oak barrels. This Cabernet is a full bodied red wine with soft, well balanced tannins and subtle oak overtones. Varietal Content- 91.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.3% Malbec, 2.2% Petite Verdot
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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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