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Reynolds Family Winery Persistence Red Wine

Reynolds Family Winery Persistence Red Wine Wine Details
Price: $50.00 per bottle

Description: Persistence represents not only the patience and restraint engaged when working with such beautifully selected Napa Valley fruit but also the journey one takes to becoming one of the premiere winemakers in the Napa Valley. Steve Reynolds followed his dream in turning an old farming property into one of Napa's newest stars. Alone, Steve and Suzie Reynolds developed a beautiful and inviting winery and meticulous vineyards with the hope to share it with those who appreciate everything Napa has to offer. Steve has a focus of nurturing the fruit to its fullest potential while continually employing farming practices that will help sustain the vineyards for years to come. Creating such an intriguing, integrated and intense wine takes Persistence. The 2001 vintage is the first release of Persistence for Reynolds Family Winery. Persistence is the most complex, and structured wine yet produced and showcases seven clones of Cabernet Sauvignon from four vineyards in differing appellations of Napa Valley. The variety of clones within the varietals lends to a symphony of flavors that can only be achieved through complex blending. Persistence is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah. The wine begins with intense aromas of tobacco, dark berries and spice and follows with specific flavor of cassis, blackberry, clove and tobacco. The smoothly integrated tannins allow for a lengthy, supple velvety finish.

Varietal Definition
Cabernet Franc:
Cabernet Franc is an accessible, spicy, herbal, dark blue grape variety that is often compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include an herbaceous and pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. The Cabernet Franc ripens at an earlier stage, which gives it reason to exist in the Bordeaux area. In the Loire, where we find it a lot, it gives a clear red fresh and fruity wine.
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.
Merlot:
Merlot is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal. Although it came to France in the first century, it was not named until the 1880s. Merlot was originally used only for blending, as it is soft and compliant, very useful in softening other Bordeaux wines like Cabernets. Recently in California and Chile it became popular as a 100% varietal wine. Merlot tends to be easier to grow in a variety of soil conditions and is harvested earlier in the year than Cabernet. Although most Merlots are made to be drunk earlier, there are many with complexities of a Cabernet. Flavors of plum, black cherry, violet, chocolate and orange pair well with rich, red pasta dishes, hearty chicken dishes, and any beef combination that you fancy. The perfect match of course is chocolate. Not only does the chocolate compliment the wine and vice-versa, but the essence of both flavors linger eternally.
Petit Verdot:
Petite Verdot is one of the five noble Bordeaux varietals, essentially acting as the nuts and bolts in most Bordeaux blends. With intense color and racy flavors, this wine possesses elements of pencil shavings, dark fruit presentation and a subtle complexity, which can be appreciated by even the most discerning palate.
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
Symphony:
The Symphony Grape was developed in California in the 1960's by Dr. Olmo at U.C. Davis. It is a cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris. The fragrances and pleasant fruit flavors make it suitable for a white wine.


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