The first cabernet sauvignon and merlot vines originated in bordeaux. Founded in 2004, textbook specializes in small lots of critically acclaimed cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc from some of. The 2015 matchbook cabernet sauvignon is our first estate bottled cabernet sauvignon. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon harvest wines and spirits. In 1961, a cross of cabernet sauvignon and grenache produced the french wine grape marselan. This hardiness gives us space to induce stress at specific points of the growing cycle using leaf and stem water potential irrigation, a method whereby we regularly measure the vines water stress levels and irrigation is applied only if needed in order to produce an. Estate cabernet sauvignon cabernet sauvignon cellar select large format cabernet zinfandel whites sparkling specialty reds. Franciscan estate cabernet sauvignon take a vow of delicious. Sonoma cabernet sauvignon gundlach bundschu winery. Here at the debate, we have an amazing opportunity to express the diversity of napa valley terroir to show the progression of altitude and vineyard sites towards the paradise that we believe is cabernet. Nov 28, 2017 at a burger tasting i went to a while back at palm steakhouse, the winning combination was a napa valley cabernet sauvignon with the restaurants bozzi burger which was topped with aged gouda, smoky barbecue sauce and crispy fried onions.
Over time and vintages the wines become an archive, or a chronology of the events of the seasons, and capture the uniqueness of the site, allowing all to witness the development of the wines style and personality. Stylistically, the rubicon is similar to the cask, but with naturally more body and a bit more overtness and overall ripeness. After bottling, the wine continued its aging development in the bottle for three more years prior to its. Stores and prices for matchbook cabernet sauvignon, lake county. Sitting at over one thousand feet above sea level, these carefully selected vines give us our much celebrated and highly soughtafter flagship wine. On the palate, you enjoy flavors of ripe blueberries, dark currant, sweet vanilla and notes of mint and black pepper. Cabernet sauvignon is the offspring of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. No, a winery in california, united states and explore their most popular wines.
Learn about beau vigne winery and shop the best selection at. Californian cabernet sauvignon 2010 panel tasting results decanter. Late rainfall delayed bud break by a few weeks and cooler than normal summer temperatures extended the growing season and led us to thinning the. Cloudy bay sauvignon blanc was once so hard to secure, even the sight of the calm greys and misty whites of its label caused a frisson of anticipation. Youthful, bright and juicy, with a rich concentration of tannins, this limitedproduction wine features cabernet from our topmost elevation, and some malbec in homage to the great wines of argentina. Joseph phelps cabernet sauvignon 2010 from napa valley, california the 2010 cabernet sauvignon is ultraconcentrated both in the nose and on the palate. A quintessential jordan, 2010 jordan alexander valley cabernet sauvignon is defined by approachability and elegance.
Every step from vine to bottle was done on our home turf and under the watchful eye of the giguiere family and our winemakers. The giguiere family immigrated to yolo county from quebec city in the 1850s in search of open ag ground. Though the 2010 season was cooler than normal in napa valley, the fruit was allowed to develop to full maturity for saturation of flavors and complexity before picking. The ripeness and opulence of the fruit seems to reflect the heat waves of the year. Aug 26, 2015 this has led to an array of new labels, not to mention some very good cabernet sauvignon wines at much more reasonable prices. The freshness that characterised this californian cabernet 2010 vintage on release is still evident 8 years on. It is much darker than the sauvignon blanc for comparison. Napa cabernets often announce themselves as the life of the party but rhinefarm cabs are serious, dark and deep with lots of foodfriendly tannin. Ideal cabernet merlot food pairing just wines blog.
Better with new world cabernet than bordeaux which can be a little light. The 2010s are magnificent, viscerally thrilling wines loaded with. As consumer demand grew for these impressive wines, dynamite vineyards gradually expanded its vineyard sources to include grapes grown throughout the north coast napa. Home cabernet sauvignon page 1 of 2 cabernet sauvignon browse. A quintessential jordan, 2010 jordan alexander valley cabernet sauvignon is. Bordeaux boredoe refers to a wine from bordeaux, france. In her book, wine grapes, the worlds most revered wine writer and critic, jancis robinson mw, defines cabernet sauvignon as the worlds besttravelled red wine variety making concentrated, tannic wines for particularly long ageing. Tested rootstocks included vr o3916, 420 a, kober 5bb, 110 richter, harmony, couderc 16, ramsey and so4. Alexander valley cabernet sauvignon thrives in the gravelly loam soils, producing supple wines with currant, plum and cherry flavors. Every year we have the opportunity to pull out all the stops and make the ultimate expression of cabernet sauvignon from davids vineyard.
This wine is made entirely from cabernet sauvignon that fermented separately by parcel in. Dark purpleopaque in color, aromas of blackberries, black cherries, bakers chocolate and currants set the stage for the rich and complex layers highlighted with dark berries, black plum, caramel and black raspberry. Our wines possess a lovely elegance and finesse that places them among the best that the napa valley has to offer. Description 20 textbook napa valley cabernet sauvignon. Fans of napa valley cabernet sauvignon will find a lot to get excited about with the 2010 vintage. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon 2015 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california this classic cabernet sauvignon displays a deep ruby color and offers aromas of toasty oak, tobacco, dark fruit, clove and nutmeg. It wasnt until 1996 that the world learned cabernet sauvignon was indeed the child of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. The winemaker carefully selected the grapes to ensure rich, ripe character with soft tannins. Ranked fourth for number of awards won among wines from this region.
These qualities reflect the estate vineyards relatively cool climate, its clayloam soils, and its easterly and northerly exposures. Tasting notes vintage notes the 2010 harvest was an exciting one that kept us on our toes. Stores and prices for matchbook cabernet sauvignon, lake county prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Our estate cabernet sauvignon grapes rarely lack colour or structure, making a light touch the cornerstone of our cellar practices. Match vineyards is a small, familyowned winery making cabernet sauvignon from our own two hillside vineyards in the napa valley. Stores and prices for 2010 storybook mountain vineyards cabernet sau. Learn about hunnicutt wines winery and shop the best selection at. Free shipping with stewardship and fedex pickup avai. Nils has aided keenan in softening the big tannins of our mountain grown cabernet, while retaining our rich character and full body. The exceptional quality cabernet sauvignon grapes were meticulously tended to by the growers.
Matchbook wine company is a familyowned winery tucked away in northern californias gently rolling dunnigan hills. Largely made from california grapes, charles shaw wines include cabernet sauvignon, white zinfandel. Bookmark originated this journey as a san francisco garage wine as the new century began by friends who shared a passion for wine and the craft of making it. Platinum tier wines single vineyard wines and barrel select blends made in very small quantities, representing the culmination of our careful fruit sourcing and exacting winemaking efforts. As a working critic for many years, i of course had the opportunity to taste many if. Hohenstaufen 75693 cabernet calciumactivated hinode frieslandcampina. Rutherford vintners 20 cabernet sauvignon napa valley usa. Its color is a rich deep shade of golden brown, close to an almond shell. Charles shaw wine displayed in 2010 in a trader joes grocery market.
Rich, backwards, structured and massively concentrated, the 2010 cabernet sauvignon comes mostly from the champoux vineyard also from galitzine, klipsun, palengat and tapteil and is comprised of 99% cabernet sauvignon and 1% merlot that spent 22 months in all new french oak. Six of the best pairings for cabernet sauvignon matching. Differences between stata teffects psmatch and nnmatch. Shop vivinos highestrated cabernet sauvignon wines from around the globe.
The 2010 rubicon is 87% cabernet sauvignon, 6% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot and 2% merlot. Scenic root winegrowers textbook vineyards cabernet sauvignon. The suckfizzle cabernet sauvignon is a single vineyard wine and as such expresses the specific vineyard site in each season. Medium tannins gracefully lead you on a journey with many a nuance. Cabernet sauvignon 2010 wine description this wine is produced from a pioneer vineyard of cabernet sauvignon in castillala mancha, planted in the early 1970s, which was also the worlds first dripirrigated commercial vineyard. Merchandise books candles clothing corkscrews drink containers hats and caps jewelry leather goods ornaments wine totes wine suitcases other. Private reserve 2010 napa valley cabernet sauvignon cameron. Brasas is a blend made for the fire and the food, describes consulting winemaker mia klein.
Matchbook 2014 cabernet sauvignon dunnigan hills usa wine. A required entry on your next costco shopping list, the franciscan estate cabernet sauvignon. This 2010 limited cabernet sauvignon is a decadent wine that was aged for 4 years in the barrel and boasts similar notes to the 2010 reserve, but is continually changing. This elegant cabernet sauvignon was crafted entirely on our matchbook estate in the dunnigan hills of california. Byrd vineyard estate grown cabernet sauvignon 2010 wine info. This article will introduce you to bordeaux wine including tasting notes, food pairing suggestions, and key details to know. News and opinions on good wine and food cellar talk. This wine is matured in 225l french oak barrels for 18 months. In 2010, bruce produced only 9 barrels of cabernet sauvignon, but when he originally wanted to bottle, not all of the barrels were quite ready. Researchers studying cabernet sauvignon in canada discovered that wines made from vineyards infested with asian ladybugs affect the flavor of the wine greatly. The 2010 vintage is a remarkable 100% cabernet sauvignon wine that entices you with its dark crimson color and intense aromas. Jul 20, 2017 a classic red wine blend, cabernet merlot is so popular because these two grape varieties fit together.
Though wine has been made in the alexander valley since the gold rush era, the area has only emerged as a source for fine wines since the 1970s. The library release of 2010 rutherford reserve cabernet. Over 90% of bordeaux wines are red wines made with merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Cabernet sauvignon is a balanced, evengrowing vine with compact berries and high resistance to stress. An elegant well balanced cabernet sauvignon that shows delightful aromas of violets, blackberries, and licorice, with hints of cardamon and smoke. Twentyfive months in new french haute futaie oak barrels adds a dimension of toasty vanilla. Learn about dynamite vineyards winery and shop the best selection at. Stores and prices for 2010 hewitt vineyard cabernet sauvignon, rutherford prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
Handwritten rutherford cabernet sauvignon 2010, red wine from. While not as prolific in mutating as pinot noir, nor as widely used in production of offspring, cabernet sauvignon has been linked to other grape varieties. The guide to cabernet sauvignon red wine wine folly. The cabernet sauvignon provides a fine structure, while the merlot fills it with fruit flavours like plums and cherries. A rare cabernet sauvignon taint is linked to ladybugs. More importantly, with their fullflavored character, approachable style and unbeatable value, dynamite vineyards cabernet sauvignon and merlot were soon winning awards and fans. Im going to be doing an event soon on alexander valley and napa valley cabernet sauvignon, and the differences between them. Known as the king of red wine grapes, cabernet sauvignon enjoys the same regal status in california as does in its native home in bordeaux. Top reds, whites and indulge yourself wines every month tasting reminders trade.
United states, california, napa valley, rutherford. Visit and indulge in the incredible hewitt vineyard cabernet sauvignon an expression of a single legendary vineyard comprising distinct napa valley history, exceptional grape quality and the skilled hands of our winemakers and vineyard stewards. It has a vibrant, ruby color and a complex nose of boysenberries, blueberries, sage, licorice and roasted chicory. Cygne blanc is a whiteberried seedling of cabernet sauvignon that was discovered in 1989 growing in a garden in swan. The progeny of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc, is the worlds most famous red wine grape, and most planted of any colour. Our 2010 vintage cabernet reserve is youthful and vibrant with refined elegance. Gundlach bundschu sonoma cabernet from our rhinefarm is shy it doesnt reveal itself quickly. Carole meredith and her research group at uc davis were the first to use dna typing to identify the parentage of different wine varieties. The chocolate to chardonnays vanilla, cabernet is much more positively flavoured than chardonnay, and ripens much later, so tends to be planted in rather warmer areas. Rutherford ranks among the very finest napa valley avas. The 1993 cabernet sauvignon begins a new era for keenan as this is the first vintage with winemaker nils venge actively involved in the wine making process.
This full bodied wine truly expresses what washington state cabernet sauvignon has to offer. Chardonnay does well in the cooler areas along the hillsides. In 2016 we have expanded our portfolio to bring to you the inaugural release of the debate of cabernet franc. Product title rex goliath cabernet sauvignon, red wine, 750 ml bot. Our 2010 napa valley cabernet sauvignon is a seamless wine that expresses bright, fresh fruit characters from an unusually cool california vintage. Lush aromas of cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry lead into earth and spice notes with a long finish of chocolate and black cherry. Stores and prices for 2010 matchbook cabernet sauvignon, lake county prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Rutherford vintners 20 cabernet sauvignon, napa valley rating was calculated by to be 93 points out of 100 on 8102015. Frederikshavn parasitica 42310 bookbinding lacko endau realitytv 64648. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon, lake county prices, stores. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. The same structure, finesse, and purity of fruit that have long characterized storybook mountain zinfandels are evident in our estate cabernet sauvignon. Weekly wine highlights from recent tastings top drops. We aim for a light extraction by gently transferring the juice over the skins twice daily during the fermentation.
The gobi desert in china has several wineries growing cabernet sauvignon including chateau hanson. The book also has a lot of code examples archived on the ucla statistics consulting groups. The 2015 matchbook cabernet sauvignon is our first estate. The 2010 growing season was the definition of cool climate in an appellation known for its warmth, creating nearperfect conditions for thickskinned bordeaux grapes like cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Director of hospitality, liam gearity, shares his tasting notes of the 2010 rutherford reserve cabernet sauvignon after a decade of aging. Matchbook 2014 cabernet sauvignon, dunnigan hills rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 882016.
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