 |
|
Wine Details
Price:
$32.00 per bottle
Description:
Heritage clones, and varieties that have become so ancient they are novel again, ground this Cabernet in the tradition that identified the red blends from Bordeaux as truly great wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is an old variety that has developed many variations over the years. Keeping with tradition, we have blended a number of these selections with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmen to make a wine with enveloping depth and intriguing subtle flavors, more than the sum of its components. Each variety has outstanding attributes, but the blend is a complete wine, seamless and balanced.
|
|
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.
|
|