2000 Kendall-Jackson Great Estates Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Kendall-Jackson
Price: $19.99
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
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Region: United States > California > Alexander Valley
Other Vintages: 1998
Drink By 2011
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The dense 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is laden with blackberry and cassis for a rich mid-palate that is complimented by 22 months of French Oak. The Rutherford District is well represented in the finish showing flavors of Rutherford Dust and mint. "There are 5,036 cases of the exceptional 1999 Great Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa. This opaque purple-colored Cabernet spent 23 months in primarily French oak, and had a whopping 47 days of skin contact. It is no shy wine at 14.5% alcohol, exhibiting a...
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    Rating for United States-California: 78 (bad year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>