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1999 Darioush Estate Cabernet Sauvignon * Napa Valley
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1999 Darioush Estate Cabernet Sauvignon * Napa Valley
A classically styled Bordeaux blend with an intense bouquet of cocoa, spicy earth, coffee and just a hint of green tea. Flavors of blackcurrant, ripe blackberries and subtle toasty notes from French Oak aging support the soft but rich tannins. A pleasant, sophisticated Napa Valley wine ready to drink now or to cellar for future enjoyment. |
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A classically
styled Bordeaux blend with an intense bouquet of cocoa, spicy earth,
coffee and just a hint of green tea. Flavors of blackcurrant, ripe
blackberries and subtle toasty notes from French Oak aging support the
soft but rich tannins. A pleasant, sophisticated Napa Valley wine ready
to drink now or to cellar for future enjoyment.
| Release Date: | Spring 2003. |
| The 1998 Growing Season: | A
mild winter with above average rainfall led to an early bud break, a
warm summer with cool nights and an early harvest. A beautiful growing
year. |
| Vineyard Location: | Napa Valley:
80% Darioush Estate
10% Stag’s Leap District
10% Rutherford Bench
|
| Varietal Composition: | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc
|
| Brix @ Harvest: | 24.5° |
| Alcohol: | 13.9% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak from Chateau Ferre; Central France: Alliers, Troncais and Nevers Forests, Medium Toast |
| Vinification: | Small
lot, destemming, with 30% whole berry. Cold soaking for 36-48 hours in
small fermentors. Pumped over through primary fermentation until
completion. 7-20 days post alcoholic fermentation maceration. Pressed
fraction kept separate. Pumped into barrels after 48 hours of settling.
Aged 22 months in French Oak with barrel to barrel racking. Bottled
with minimal handling. |
| Food Affinities: | An
excellent accompaniment to any pasta dish, savory risotto, lamb, pork,
beef, veal, and poultry especially when brown/wine sauces and fresh
herbs are included in the recipe. |
| Winemaker's Comments: | A
classically styled Bordeaux blend with an intense bouquet of cocoa,
spicy earth, coffee and just a hint of green tea. Flavors of
blackcurrant, ripe blackberries and subtle toasty notes from French Oak
aging support the soft but rich tannins. A pleasant, sophisticated Napa
Valley wine ready to drink now or to cellar for future enjoyment. |
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