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Texas Cabernet Sauvignon

Texas Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Details
Price: $14.95 per bottle

Description: This premium dry red wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the High Plains Viticulture Area. This Cabernet exhibits flavors of plum, black cherry and spice. It has hints of herbs, tobacco, and cedar. Oak aging has added a toasty cedar finish with smooth tannins. This wine will pair nicely with grilled meats, wild game, prime rib, and hearty stews.

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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