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Wine Details
Price:
$60.00 per bottle
Description:
This Cabernet Sauvignon, which received high ratings in the past, comes from fruit Steve handpicked from the Dry Creek growing region. A rich bold palate is preceded by a dark toasty aroma reminiscent of molasses with a touch of rhubarb. A hint of pepper and blackberries frame a toffee flavor that spans the wine from start to finish. Coffee and dried cherries mingle with the toffee before giving way to bold lingering tannins with a touch of pepper. While the nose is mild, time will expose bolder flavors with an increasingly longer finish.
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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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