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1999 Cabernet Sauvignon

1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Details
Price: $28.00 per bottle

Description: Just released September 2003! This wine is already highly acclaimed and in multiple tastings received very positive reviews. Bronze medal winner - Northwest Wine Summit. Rated Outstanding by the Northwest Wine Press, Summer 2003

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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