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Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Wine Details
Price: $22.00 per bottle

Description: Big, dark, ruby-purple in color, the 2002 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich aromas of black plum, black cherry and freshly sliced vanilla bean on the nose with punctuation of earthy forest floor. A classic Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2002 has flavors of plush, concentrated fruit, including ripe black cherry, cassis, black currant and bittersweet chocolate with aromatics of freshly ground coffee, cedar and spice on the finish. This balanced wine offers a well structured mouthfeel and soft fine-grained, supple tannins that contribute to a long toasty oak finish. Round, balanced, and inviting.

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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