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Wine Details
Price:
$29.99 per bottle
Description:
This firm, complex wine shows classic flavors of blackberry, cassis, tobacco and olives. Aging in oak barrels brings spicy chocolate to stretch out the finish which is not quite mature. This tannic wine will cellar into the year 2012 and beyond. Indy International Competition, Bronze Medal (1998) Indy International Competition, Bronze Medal (2000) Indy International Competition, Double (Unanimous) Gold (1997) Finalist for Best of Show out of 1852 Entries International Eastern, Bronze Medal (1998) International Eastern, Silver Medal (1999) San Diego International, Bronze Medal (1998) International Eastern, Silver Medal (2000) Riverside International, Silver Medal (2000) Riverside International, Bronze Medal (2001) Riverside International, Bronze Medal (2003) Jefferson Invitational, Gold Medal (2000) San Diego International, Silver Medal (2001) Finger Lakes International, Silver (2003) Tasters Guild, Gold (2003) Indy International Wine Competition, Silver Medal (2002) Indy International Wine Competition, Gold Medal (2003) Tasters' Guild, Consumers Choice, Gold (2003) Tasters' Guild Competition, Gold (2004) Tasters' Guild, Consumers Choice, Silver (2004) Indy International Wine Competition, Gold Medal (2004)
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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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