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Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Estate 2005 375ml
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Vineyard 29
Vineyard 29 employs the most careful, patient (albeit time-consuming and labor intensive) techniques to create wines that fully express the potential of their vineyard heritage — their terroir. Applying the Old World theory of “elevage” — raising each vintage as one would raise a child — means giving the vines and the wine alike the height of gentle care and attention. By expressing this care, we strive to create a final product that is the highest representation of the vineyard and the climate in that year. Every piece of advanced machinery at Vineyard 29, beginning in the vineyards, enables us to treat our grapes with tremendous care, thus adhering to old world winemaking ideals through use of advanced modern technologies.
Summary
The Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Estate 2005, a 1.5L magnum from California's St. Helena, is a remarkable wine crafted from the esteemed Richard Grace clone. This vintage, produced in limited quantities, features a deep ruby color and showcases aromas of blackberry, black raspberry, and plum, complemented by notes of licorice, vanilla, and graphite. Aged for 19 months in 90% new French oak, it offers a plush and dense mouthfeel with a balanced structure of firm yet refined tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine has a long, aromatic finish and exhibits aging potential of 15-20 years, making it a highly collectible choice. Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes
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- The east-facing hillside Vineyard 29 turns out superb Cabernet Sauvignon, but again there is not much of it. While the Cru negociant Cabernet Sauvignon represents 3,000 cases, there are just under 700 cases of the estate Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2005, a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, is superb. Notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with smoky cassis and black cherries, a hint of white chocolate, and cedar are all present in this wine, which spent 17 months in French oak. Beautiful texture, medium to full body, and a totally seamless personality make for a gorgeous wine to drink now or cellar for 15 or more years.
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