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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2005 harvest was one of the earliest on record. The growing season’s ideal warm temperatures led to early ripeness and high quality fruit similar to other exceptional warm vintages in Washington. A modest cool spell in early September helped cool down the vineyards and slowed fruit maturation for added “hang time”.
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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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