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Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Details
Price: $29.00 per bottle

Description: Optima Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Characterized by a wonderful foreword, rich nose with generous bright fruit and deep, concentrated multi-layered aromas of black cherry and currant, with hints of dried rose pedals and cocoa powder. Elements of sweet oak and vanilla carefully complement the ripe fruit flavors and the round, rich middle. Supple, yet with a weighty, very fruity mouth feel and a moderately tannic finish.

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.
Optima:
Recent crossing of Riesling and Sylvaner grape with the Muller-Thurgau. Widely grown in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region of Germany and used for blending purposes in the white wines of the region.


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