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Wine Details
Price:
$40.00 per bottle
Description:
2003 California Cabernet Sauvignons will undoubtedly be the best cabernets since the highly regaled 1997.
The long growing season brought us excellent fruit concentration and firm tannins. Once again we sourced grapes from 3 different vineyards; the majority is sourced from one in the Mayacamus mountain range that is truly a “gem” property, one in the Sonoma mountains and one from the valley in Kenwood. This wine is 100% cabernet sauvignon.
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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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