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Wine Details
Price:
$36.75 per bottle
Description:
Rombauer Vineyards' 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of violets, black currant, cherry, chocolate and cloves.
This delicious wine has rich, ripe, plush flavors of blackberry, currant, plum and wild berry backed with hints of spice. The fruit is nicely balanced with firm tannins. There is a burst of flavor that lingers on the palate and adds to the complexity of the wine. While this Cabernet Sauvignon drinks well now, it will age for many 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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