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Wine Details
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The 1997 Napa Valley Reds will be remembered for their stellar quality which made it possible to produce an estate reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit was outstanding and provided an intense flavor and character the wine. This full-bodied, unfined release of 1997 Tradition Estate was aged in French and American oak with production limited to 160 cases.
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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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