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Wine Details
Price:
$40.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2002 vintage breaks the curse of the even years, (1998 & 2000). Our 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon combines power and finesse in one wine. Deep aromas of black cherries, currants and vanilla explode from the glass. On the palate there is a juicy quality that is expressed in all of our 2002 vintage wines. Concentrated juicy cherry, currant and vanilla toast flavors fill the mouth. The finish of this wine is elegant, multi-layered and lingering. There is plenty of up front fruit in this wine to enjoy now but could be laid down for a few years of cellar time to bring a little more balance to the wine.
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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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