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Cabernet Sauvignon Port

Cabernet Sauvignon Port Wine Details
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Description: Napa Valley: Rich, decadent, chocolate, black cherry, saturated with delicious ripe Napa Valley Cabernet fruit and fortified with an exclusive wonderful aged brandy. This port is as smooth as a much aged port but with bright fruit. It is aged in French Oak for a two year cycle, then nicely aged in 35 ml. bottles before release. Exquisite and impressive, for sipping after a meal or anytime you want to treat yourself to this sensational delight.

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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