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Wine Details
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Description:
Our limited-production 2001 Vintage Reserve is a Bordeaux-style blend that hails from superior vineyard blocks at our winery estate in the Santa Ynez Valley. This is the 11th bottling of our Vintage Reserve since the inaugural vintage of 1977. The 2001 Vintage Reserve exhibits a complexity of bouquet and flavor that is attributable to the inclusion of the five classic red Bordeaux varietals. Aromas of boysenberry and mocha are accented with notes of cedar, cola and spice. Layered flavors of blackberry, red cherry, eucalyptus and cocoa unfold across a rich, supple texture. The Malbec component adds a hint of tobacco, while Petit Verdot contributes raspberry accents and chewy tannins at the front. Cabernet Franc adds a dimension of firm tannins to a full, elegant finish.
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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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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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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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