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Wine Details
Price:
$14.00 per bottle
Description:
Untouchable Red. Based on an American Ruby Cabernet wine, Untouchable Red has a deep red color and a medium dry taste. Legend has it that a famous Chicago gangster tried to "persuade" Mr. Simon to sell him the Simon farm, now the location of Simon Creek Vineyard and Winery. Mr. Simon, like the brave "G-Men" of the 1930s, could not be persuaded and was "untouched." This wine has just a hint of oak from aging and compliments a faint flower bouquet. This distinctive wine should be served at room temperature and will complement a variety of meats.
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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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Ruby Cabernet:
Red-wine grape cross originating from Carignane and Cabernet Sauvignon parentage. Bred for use in the hot San Joaquin Valley region of California, it shows better promise in cooler coastal regions. Also found on small acreages in South Africa, Chile, Argentina and Australia. Currently used in jug-wines as "backbone".
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