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Wine Details
Price:
$225.00 per bottle
Description:
Rich, garnet hues with deep layers of magenta, crimson and ruby. Aromas of opulent black fruit, tobacco, coffee and toasted notes with hints of leather and cedar on the nose. Beautifully focused flavors of plum and cocoa. The well-structured mid-palate gives way to supple flavors of dark berries and espresso which dance in the mouth. Impeccable tiers of flavor and structure in the finish inger long after the glass is empty. This wine showcases what Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon can offer: pure fruit expression with concentrated and complex character.
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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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