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Wine Details
Price:
$125.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee Claire has a striking rich, dark, ruby color, which highlights the concentrated lushness of this vintage. The earthy aromas of sweet oak and vanilla merge into ripe currant and blackberry fruit on the palate. With great body and a solid tannin structure, this wine is big and bold balanced with rich elegance.The finish is long and lingering, multi-layered with hints of blueberry and chocolate, ending with flavors of sweet oak, enticing you to have more . . .
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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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