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Wine Details
Price:
$14.99 per bottle
Description:
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, A medium body and firm but graceful tannins give the 2003 vintage satisfying fullness. The palate is rich in dark fruit—black cherry and fresh berry—and handsomely framed with subtle notes of spice, vanilla and toasted oak. As a result, this wine makes an excellent compliment to grilled meats, spicy pasta sauces or with hearty after dinner cheese
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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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