Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Matchbook, Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County, California

87% Cabernet Sauvignon / 7% Petit Verdot / 6% Syrah

 
 
Matchbook Cabernet has deeply layered aromas of dusty cocoa, sassafras, and cedar. Full-bodied with loads of red fruit and spice. Relaxed tannins, pleasing acidity and a refreshing richness dance endlessly. A bold Cabernet that seems to be “intensely-drinkable!”
From their website: Lake County is California’s hidden treasure for growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and the Red Hills Vineyard where we source ours is one of the best. We carefully blended in Cabernet from Alexander Valley and Chalk Hill to amplify the structure and then a little petit verdot for to juice up the black fruit component. Finally, a little Dunnigan Hills syrah was added to soften and lengthen the finish. 6,700 cases

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