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Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon "Redwood Retreat Vineyards"

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon "Redwood Retreat Vineyards" Wine Details
Price: $40.00 per bottle

Description: *California State Fair Gold Medal Winner and Best of Class Greater Bay Area Appelations* This is the first vintage harvested entirely from our estate vineyard, showing great depth and character. The quality of the wine is a phenomenal glance into what our vineyard holds in store. It will be at its best over the next 10-15 years.

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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