2005 Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Clos du Bois Winery
Price: $11.94- $79.95
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Our Cabernet Sauvignon ranks among our most popular Classics varietals. We carefully select the grapes to achieve the richness and balance associated with Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. Up to four weeks of fermentation and maceration (time in contact with the grape skins) develops the optimum color and flavor in the wine, while aging in 60-gallon oak barrels adds softness and a light vanillin overtone. The finished wine exhibits deep, berry flavors, a peppery character and a subtle overlay of...
Expert Reviews
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  • Wine Buyer
    Vibrant aromas of ripe blackberry, spice and cassis mingle with notes of vanilla and toasted oak on the nose. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, the flavors are bright and juicy, with hints of ripe blackberry, plums and clove.The wine's finish combines fruit, oak and tannin in perfect balance.
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 95 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
User Tasting Note
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    Was ok. More like a 12 dollar red wine. Need something more zestfull.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Cabernet Sauvignon black cherry and plum... smooth finish!
  • catseye
    19.00. See review.