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"This label is a program designed to showcase single vineyard source wines from both the Alexander Valley and Napa Valley Oakville appellations. The goal is create wines that highlight the distinct characters, benefits and attributes derived from these site specific harvests. Goldschmidt Vineyards Cabernets are crafted with the best possible resources to achieve exceptional richness, quality and balance, the hallmarks of world-class wines.
Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a single vineyard source on a southeastern slope in the heart of the Alexander Valley. The vineyard is situated on a knoll east of the town of Geyserville and is comprised of a gravelly loam soil which allows for good control of irrigation producing wines of rich, concentrated flavors. Excellent exposure of the clusters combined with long hang time on the vine yields grapes possessing optimal ripeness and maximum varietal character.
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Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2005
"Densely layered young wine. Shows brilliant red stone fruit, cassis, cola, date nut bread, mocha and tangerine zest flavors gorgeously lavished with the vanilla and smoky caramel of oak. Just delicious now, and should slowly spread its wings for many years."
Wine Enthusiast: 95
Regular Price: $71.99Coupon Code Price: $53.01
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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AND YET ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND FOR YOUR SIPPING PLEASURE:
HEWITT VINEYARDS, RUTHERFORD, CALIFORNIA
Hewitt Vineyard is situated on a prized piece of land in the Rutherford AVA. The fact that Chalone Wine Group acquired the property in 2000 is a testament to its quality; Chalone buys only exceptional vines.
Tom Rinaldi is not only the winemaker at Hewitt, but he also fills the role of general manager. He worked for Duckhorn for many years before joining Hewitt to work with the exceptional estate grapes.
The 58 acre vineyard is located on the famous Rutherford Bench at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. Like most of the surrounding properties, the deep, gravelly soil is very well drained and perfectly suited for Cabernet Sauvignon.
In 1992, the vines were replanted with different rootstocks and clones in response to the phylloxera threat. The first commercial vintage Hewitt produced with these grapes was the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon. It was released in 2004 and is an estate, 100% varietal wine.
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Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 2004
"Tight, firm, concentrated and well focused, with a complex range of earthy currant, herb, anise, sage and cedary oak. The finish pulls it all together, with a wonderful aftertaste that homes in on the fruit and tannins. Best from 2008 through 2013. 4,076 cases made."
Wine Spectator: 93
Regular Price: $84.99Coupon Code Price: $57.01
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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