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2011 Altamura Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon from United States

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"Our hillside and valley floor estate vineyards in Wooden Valley are at elevations of 700 to 1000 feet. Soil types on the ranch which are similar to the Rutherford Bench and th...

91 Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
90 Wine Spectator

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91 Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 30 months in 70% new French oak. Its deep plum/ruby color is followed by aromas of clove, baking spices, black cherries and a hint of strawberry jam. This savory, ripe, medium to full-bodied Cabernet is a successful effort for the vintage. It is best consumed over the next 7-8 years. I have consistently enjoyed Altamura’s wines in the past, so I was not surprised to see how well their current offerings performed. "

90 Wine Spectator

"A highly successful 2011 that amps up the vivid, rich blackberry, plum and currant notes, firming and drying on the finish. The tannins are ripe and gripping but full of flavor. Drink now through 2022. 3,000 cases made."

Product Description:

"Our hillside and valley floor estate vineyards in Wooden Valley are at elevations of 700 to 1000 feet. Soil types on the ranch which are similar to the Rutherford Bench and the mountainous regions of Howell Mountain, Pritchard Hill and Mount Veeder called for several different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon on a number of different rootstocks upon planting in 1986. The vines are dry-farmed and vertically trellised.

Fermentation of Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon occurs in both open and closed top fermenters. Certain lots are allowed to macerate on their skins for up to three weeks following fermentation. This technique produces a wine with softer, more integrated tannins, which carry fruit and oak nuances through to the palate. The wine is racked into 70% new French oak barrels for a period of 34 months. The wine is lightly filtered and then bottled. " -Winery

Product Detail

Item #	83581
Country	United States
Region	California
Sub-Region	Napa
Ratings	91 - Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 - Wine Spectator
Vintage	2011
Color	Red
ABV	14.8%
Varietal(s)	Cabernet Sauvignon

Size	750mL
Closure	Cork
Features
Taste	currant, blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, olive, asparagus, spice, ginger, oak and vanilla
Nose	currant, blackberry, cherry, cedar and cigar box

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