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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
The grapes were hand harvested,
then crushed into a stainless steel fermenter. 24
hours later, the must was inoculated with prisse de
mousse yeast then pumped over twice daily for 10
days. The tank was then sealed for an additional 10
days of maceration prior to pressing. This Cabernet
Sauvignon was aged for 25 months in French and
Hungarian oak prior to bottling.
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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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