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Wine Details
Price:
$32.00 per bottle
Description:
Leggy and intensely dark in the glass, our 2001 Alexander Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromas of cedar, spice, black fruits and a hint of earth. On the palate, the wine’s ripe, integrated tannins, along with great fruit concentration are a hallmark of the excellent vintage. For the finish, blackberry, cassis, and black cherry flavors carry through.
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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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