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Wine Details
Price:
$28.00 per bottle
Description:
Dry Creek Valley has excellent soils and climate for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Our elevated eastern bench location gives us added advantage to grow fantastic Cabernet. Western afternoon sun carries late into the vineyard evening hours. Our thrifty soils yield moderate canopies that allows abundant sun into the fruit zone resulting in clean fruit, intense berry color and abounding flavors. Maximum fruit ripeness is consistently attained along with mature tannin. Our Cabs are consistent heavy medal winners with huge structure and intense dark garnet color. Earthy aromas, rich mouthfeel, flavors of blueberry, cherry, anise, cassis with subtle hints of chocolate, coffee and toast make this noble wine truly spectacular. Bold in alcohol yet well balanced without heat. Aged 22 months in 34% new oak. For the hearty beefeater.
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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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