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1999 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
| Vineyard: | Jordan Vineyard & Winery |
| Price: | $99.00 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | United States |
| Other Vintages: | 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 2000 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1989 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1980 1980 1980 1979 1979 1979 1979 1978 1978 1978 1977 1976 1976 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The grapes underwent primary fermentation for 14 days in stainless steel tanks followed by three weeks in large, upright oak tanks to complete malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in 71% French and 29% American oak barrels for 12 months and in large, upright oak tanks for an additional six months. The wine was then bottled and aged for an additional 17 months at the winery. 76.8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23.2% Merlot; 13.8% alcohol.
Expert Reviews
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BackgroundThe 1999 vintage has layers of cassis, blackberry, coffee, cedar and vanilla supported by a firm structure. This rich, intense and complex wine will age beautifully for years to come.
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DescriptionRich, intense and complex. Layers of blackberry, cassis, cedar, coffee and vanilla. An age-worthy wine.