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Wine Details
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Description:
This is a blend of our best
Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
We selected wine aged for at
least 18 months in a variety of old
and new oak barrels. The color is
deep red. The margins are sharp
and clean. When you raise the
glass to your nose, you get a
smooth, delicate and low key
blend of aromas. The vanillin
tones from the oak aging is
pleasant but not forward. As the
wine moves over your tongue you
detect cherry, black currants and
spice. Nutty tones followed by a
slightly peppery finish. The
mouth feel is full and bold. The
tannins give the wine a solid full
mouth feel. This wine is simply
GOOD! Great with a bold steak,
spring lamb or any fine cuisine
that needs a sophisticated
partner. Limited Quanties
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Franc:
Cabernet Franc is an accessible, spicy, herbal, dark blue grape variety that is often compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include an herbaceous and pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. The Cabernet Franc ripens at an earlier stage, which gives it reason to exist in the Bordeaux area. In the Loire, where we find it a lot, it gives a clear red fresh and fruity wine.
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Petit Verdot:
Petite Verdot is one of the five noble Bordeaux varietals, essentially acting as the nuts and bolts in most Bordeaux blends. With intense color and racy flavors, this wine possesses elements of pencil shavings, dark fruit presentation and a subtle complexity, which can be appreciated by even the most discerning palate.
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