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Wine Details
Price:
$42.00 per bottle
Description:
Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary varietal grape of Bordeaux's famous red blends. California producers have long recognized the Napa Valley & Sonoma County as the finest growing regions in the New World. It was Cabernet Sauvignon that first brought California to the attention of the wine world & it is the most cherished red grape variety worldwide. Our 2000 Library Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from one of northern Napa's most reputable vineyard properties. Dark hues of red, with aromas of currants, cassis, chocolate, with hints of green peppers and cedar. Full fruit, round, firm tannins and a long lasting mouth feel contribute to the most pleasing finish. Cellared 20 months in fine French & American white oak barrels & bottle aged nearly one year before release, this complex red pours well now and possesses the ability to age exceptionally well (through 2010). Stock up on this one! Decant & enjoy this prestigious red Bordeaux varietal from Napa Valley with most cheeses, your favorite full-flavored cuts of roasted meats, lamb, pork and game, or big hearty red-sauced pasta entrees. Each bottle signed by Gino Filippi.
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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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