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2005 Duckhorn "Estate Grown" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1042843 90 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Lively, supple plum, black cherry and wild berry fruit is elegant, polished and full-bodied, with lots of finesse, fine-grained tannins and a long, smooth finish. (JL) Inner quote mark (4/2009)

Vinous

Outer quote mark Medium ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of currant, plum, mocha, loam and chocolate. Sweet, plush and creamy, with exotic oak notes of chocolate and mocha. An immediately accessible, sweet style of cabernet with rather soft, ripe tannins. (ST) Inner quote mark (5/2009)

K&L Notes

The Duckhorn Napa "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon blends the finest lots of fruit from the winery's seven Napa Valley estate vineyards, which cover the range in elevation, soil type and microclimate. The 2005 blend also boasts the addition of the winery's famed merlot (21%), which adds depth, fruit and approachability to an otherwise big wine. Smoky hickory, bacon and cedar notes create an I-love-the-outdoors contrast to the fresh red currant fruit and vibrant mint aromas on the nose. In the mouth, it's all about the fruit, which is dark, sweet and luscious. Hints of earth and sweet oak along with fine-grained tannins create a lovely foundation.

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2005 Duckhorn "Estate Grown" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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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.

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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.

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California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

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Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.