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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
Seriously dark garnet in color with opulent aromas ofdark cherries and a well
integrated overlay of French oak. This is a 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Syrah
blend from our estate grown fruit. Black cherry and ripe raspberry flavors explode into a deep, rich, concentrated, lingering finish. This wine was truly “handcrafted” by Frank: planted by hand, farmed by hand, harvested by hand, hand punchdowns 3 times daily during whole berry fermentation. Hands down, the best wine yet released from our
Estate vines - 100% French oak, 20% new. Drink now to 2012.
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Varietal Definition
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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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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