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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2002 Summerwood Cabernet Sauvignon is a select blend of Westside Paso Robles vineyards including our estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a wine of pure varietal character, with ample fruit, firm tannins, and balanced acidity. A mild fall in the cool Templeton Gap led to a relatively late harvest at the beginning of November. This extended hang time in the vineyard allowed for a slow development of flavor and character with only moderate increases in sugar.
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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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