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2006 Fidélitas Columbia Valley Washington Cabernet Sauvignon

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92 points from Wine & Spirits Magazine: "Blended from nine vineyards, including Champoux and Weinbau, this cabernet has a fresh peppercorn scent and plush oak treatment supporting generous black cherry flavors. It's plenty rich, with a juicy cherry core lifted by mild evergreen notes on the finish. Tremendous value for the price." (12/09) 91 points from Wine Spectator: "Polished and elegant, this silky-textured Cabernet offers a lovely array of currant, plum, blackberry, cream and a touch of sage that lasts on the long, black olive-tinged finish. Drink now through 2016. 1,500 cases made." (06/09) From Robert Parker: "The purple-colored 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 3% Petit Verdot. Aromas of spice box, smoke, and assorted black fruits lead to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, savory Cabernet with layered fruit framed by fine-grained tannins. Like the Malbec, it can be enjoyed from now to 2020." (10/09) Bright and full of energy, the nose resonates with violet, lilac, cassis and Kalamata olive aromatics, the first signs of this wine's impending deliciousness. The ripeness here is high but completely within the bounds of the varietal, with sappy, easy-going flavors of kirsch, sandalwood, baker's cocoa, marshmallow and fried sage. This is the new $40 Napa Cabernet. (Bryan Brick, K&L)

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.
Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world. Click for a list of bestselling items from the United States.
Sub-Region:

Washington

- Washington has become one of the most important wine producing states in the United States, and development continues to grow rapidly. In 1969, when California was exploding as a wine producer, Washington had only two wineries, but by 2000 that number had passed 100. Most of Washington's grape crop goes to uses other than wine. Merlot and Chardonnay have been the most successful in Washington. It's interesting to note that Washington's prime wine regions are located at 46° north, along the same latitude as the legendary French wine districts of Bordeaux and Burgundy. During the summer, Washington averages more than two hours more sunlight each day compared to California.
Alcohol Content (%): 14.6