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Wine Details
Price:
$45.00 per bottle
Description:
It's said that 95% of wine in this country is consumed within four hours of purchase. People without the means or desire to age their wine should rejoice - the 2000 Varozza Cabernet Sauvignon is one California Cab that shows its worth while young. With hints of vanilla and round, lush fruit on the nose, this Cab says "Drink me now." Those fruits pay off with flavors of baked jam and a hint of herbs. Blueberry and black cherry dominate, but cocoa finds a place at the table, as well. The finish is long, but pleasant, showcasing its softer side. Not all California Cab needs ten years of bottle aging to come into its own. With its subtle oaking and supple tannins this 2000 Varozza Family Cab is an excellent example; while a few more years might not hurt it, why wait? Drink now and enjoy!
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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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