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Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon,, Napa Valley

Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon,, Napa Valley Wine Details
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Description: Nestled among 127 acres of rolling hills in picturesque Napa Valley, Hestan Vineyards is a family-owned estate with 42 low-yielding acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec. Each grape cluster was carefully hand-selected to ensure the finest quality. The wine went through 18 months of graceful aging in 100% new French oak barrels, imparting to it luscious aromas and flavors. The minimalistic approach adopted in handcrafting the wine was extended to the bottling process, which was performed without filtration and fining. A limited production of 525 cases, rated 93 points by Robert Parker.

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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