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Wine Details
Price:
$100.00 per bottle
Description:
The fruit source for 2001 Nicole’s Cabernet Sauvignon is chosen from the most favored lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, selected by our winemaker and proprietor Nicole Simpkins. For the 2001 Nicole’s Cabernet Sauvignon, they chose eight barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and two barrels of their favorite Malbec, producing a mere 250 cases. Beautifully balanced in the mouth, this opulent wine is redolent with black cherry, plum, anise, chocolate, and tobacco. Long firm tannins complete the finish. Though ready for immediate enjoyment, the 2001 Nicole’s Cabernet Sauvignon will retain its complexity for another seven to ten years.
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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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Malbec:
Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, this grape is among the "big six" for red wine grapes. Malbec is typically a medium to full-bodied red wine. Ripe fruit flavors of plums and blackberry give it a jammy characteristic. The tannins are typically a bit tight and the earthy, wood-like appeal makes for a fairly rustic wine. Malbec goes well with roast meats such as chicken or turkey. It should be served at 58F and can be aged for up to 5 years typically.
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