| 2001
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon:
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Wine
Spectator - 92 Points
"Remarkably rich, plush, dense and concentrated, with layers of
spicy currant, blackberry, fresh earth, herb and mineral, with light
toasty oak and cedar scents, finishing with structure and firm tannins.
Best from 2005 through 2012. " (JL)
91 Points - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The
2001 growing season in the Napa Valley has proven to be not only outstanding,
but potentially the best of the decade. Mother Nature kindly provided
excellent spring and fall conditions that, with patience, yielded optimum
concentration of pigment, tannin, flavor, and Cabernet Sauvignon varietal
expression. To ensure our highest standard of quality, grapes were sourced
from vineyards managed by Buoncristiani or from other Napa Valley growers
who adhere to our strict viticultural philosophy. This blend was hand
crafted from small one ton lots harvested exclusively from vineyards
in Calistoga, Yountville, and Coombsville.
The small one ton batches were kept separate
during fermentation, after pressing, and throughout the first year of
aging in French oak barrels. During the second year of barrel aging,
the components were blended in several phases creating optimum complexity
while retaining balance, varietal character, and superior quality. This
wine was aged in barrels for 20 months and bottled in July of 2003.
We, the Buoncristiani brothers, take pride in
performing all aspects of enology, viticulture, wine production, and
art design in order to share with you a true expression of our winemaking
passion.
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| BLEND |
85%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 3% Merlot |
| APPELATION |
Napa
Valley |
| HARVEST |
October
7th through October 28th, 2001 |
| AGING |
Twenty
months in French oak barrels, 70% new oak |
| CASES |
240 |
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