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Wine Details
Price:
$65.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2001 Morisoli Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, earthy mushroom, pencil shavings and graphite. On the palate the dense fruit shows deep currant and cassis flavors leading to wild violets and creamy vanilla. It has amazing weight and concentrated texture with layers and layers of complexity and long tannins on the finish. Once again, the Morisoli vineyard has given us a wine that is complexly powerful yet classically elegant. This 2001 bottling may be the most powerful yet! Pair this wine with beef, game and ripe cheeses.
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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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