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2000 Darioush Red Table Wine * Napa Valley
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2000 Darioush Red Table Wine * Napa Valley
The 2000 Signature Red Table Wine is a proprietary red blend based primarily on the classic Bordeaux varietals with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. A spicy aromatic blend with a rich, concentrated mid palette that opens beautifully to reveal dark fruits, luscious cassis, and then finishing with deep espresso and chocolate notes. Approachable upon release, it will continue to age superbly with cellaring, for 5-7 years. |
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The 2000 Signature
Red Table Wine is a proprietary red blend based primarily on the
classic Bordeaux varietals with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. A spicy
aromatic blend with a rich, concentrated mid palette that opens
beautifully to reveal dark fruits, luscious cassis, and then finishing
with deep espresso and chocolate notes. Approachable upon release, it
will continue to age superbly with cellaring, for 5-7 years.
| Release Date: | Winter 2003 |
| The 2000 Growing Season: | A
colder than average winter gave way to a cool spring. A cool summer led
to a late harvest with additional grape hang time, adding to varietal
complexity. |
| Vineyard Location: | 100% Napa Valley.
|
| Varietal Composition: | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon,
25% Merlot,
14% Cabernet Franc,
1% Petit Verdot
|
| Brix @ Harvest: | 25° |
| Alcohol: | 13.9% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak - Francois Ferre, Siruge, Damy Alliers, Troncais - Medium Toast |
| Vinification: | Small
lot, destemming, with 30% whole berry. Cold soaking for 36-48 hours.
Pressed at dryness with fractions kept separate. Pumped into barrels
after 48 hours of settling. Barrel to barrel racking twice through
aging. Bottled without filtration. Blended with minimal handling. |
| Winemaker's Comments: | The
2000 Signature Red Table Wine is a proprietary red blend based
primarily on the classic Bordeaux varietals with a focus on Cabernet
Sauvignon. A spicy aromatic blend with a rich, concentrated mid palette
that opens beautifully to reveal dark fruits, luscious cassis, and then
finishing with deep espresso and chocolate notes. Approachable upon
release, it will continue to age superbly with cellaring, for 5-7 years. |
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