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2001 Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard
| Vineyard: | Araujo Estate Wines |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Each lot went through individual cold soaks, natural fermentations and extended macerations in small stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 22 months and bottled in July 2003.
Winemaker Francoise Peschon notes: A combination of an exceptional 2001 vintage, extreme selection in the vineyard and careful blending in the winery have produced this intense, classic expression of Eisele Vineyard terroir. Abundant fine tannins, pure flavors and perfect balance assure years of ageing potential.
Expert Reviews
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Wine AdvocateThe 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard was produced from the largest crop of this glorious trilogy (1,700 cases from a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc). Its saturated purple color leads to a restrained but impressive nose of cassis, toast, earth, and a hint of cedar. Full-bodied and multi-layered, with impeccable balance and a noteworthy juxtaposition of power and elegance, it is starting to close down ever so slightly and seems more masculine when compared to the 2002 and 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025.
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Wine.comThe 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is a 1,700 case blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Built for the long run, but accessible enough to drink now, this saturated purple-colored beauty offers up gorgeously pure aromas of white flowers intermixed with cedar, black currant liqueur, and subtle toasty oak. Layered, multidimensional, and pure, it admirably balances power and elegance. For me, this is the finest Cabernet Sauvignon produced at this estate since 1995 (which is ...
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International Wine CellarRating: 94/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 114, May/June 2004 ($185; contains 4% cabernet franc) Ruby-red. Warm and inviting aromas of plum, mocha, tobacco, smoke and spices. Rich, silky and suave, with mellow, claret-like flavors of currant, plum, tobacco and mocha. Pure, layered and stylish wine, finishing with substantial but lush tannins and subtle persistence. One can see the hand of consulting enologist Michel Rolland in this wine.
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DescriptionThis hallmark wine balances power, elegance and finesse in the dense tannin structure characteristic of a fine vintage. Luscious aromas of cassis and blackberry give way to opulent layers black currant and dark chocolate flavors in the mouth, while notes of spice and cedar, hints of violets and a crushed granite minerality linger in the long finish.
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Wine SpectatorRating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/15/04
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Robert ParkerRating: 97/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate
User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'rhad this with ron Grossblatt at the kitchen
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bjackso3WA97. Drink 2008 to 2025.
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