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Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Details
Price: $70.00 per bottle

Description: Rich aromas of black cherry, earth and cocoa dominate this medium to full-bodied Cabernet. A silky, supple entry is followed by a mid-palate marked by flavors of blueberry, chocolate and dark fruits. The finish is expansive, concentrated and complex. With its firm, well-structured tannins it may be consumed now or cellar aged for up to ten years for future enjoyment.

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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