2004 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (Special Offers) -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart -- Valley Napa Sauvignon, Cabernet Cellars Wine Bell 2004

<H1>2004 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart</H1> $28.00 -- 2004 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/bellwine/images/Napa%20Cabernet%20Sauvignon.gif" WIDTH=150 ALIGN=right ALT="2004 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley" NAME="2004 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> The Wine Our Napa Valley Cabernet sauvignon is a blend created from select vineyards and appellations within the renowned Napa Valley. Drawing on his experience with Cabernet Sauvignon clones and his intimate knowledge of sub-appellations within the region, Anthony has created a wine that builds upon the unique terroir of Napa Valley. Our 2004 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Petit Verdot (10%), Cabernet franc (3%) and Merlot (1%), from vineyards in Carneros, Rutherford, Oakville, and Yountville. The wine is a blend of four different Cabernet clones – Clones 4, 6, 7 and 337. The wine was aged in a combination of French (57%) and American (43%) oak barrels, of which 25% were new barrels, for 20 months. The wine was not fined and received a screen filtration prior to bottling. Vintage Notes The 2004 vintage yielded fruit bearing the imprint of an early spring, a slow and steady ripening period that ended with a fast, hot finish several weeks ahead of traditional harvest timelines. Warm, consistent summer weather was bracketed by an early spring bud break, and several late summer hot spells, creating growing conditions that allowed for one of the earliest harvests in almost a decade. Overall yields were lower than expected and the resulting wines show inky color, ripe fruit flavors and great natural acidity. Tasting Notes Our Cabernet sauvignon, deep ruby in color, has rich, ripe cherry, cassis and blackberry fruit aromas. Soft tannins and sweet oak combine with a gentle hint of pepper and spice to yield a full-bodied wine with excellent balance and a long lingering finish. The four different Cabernet clones give the wine a multi-layered dimension to the palate. The long growing season at the Truchard Vineyard in the cool Carneros district yields grapes with deep color and great natural acidity. The Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard on the Conn Creek alluvial fan adjacent to Caymus in Rutherford delivers classic mid-valley fruit and supple tannins and “Rutherford Dust” earth flavors. The Petit Verdot adds depth to the color and a tannic richness, while the Merlot and Cabernet franc bring softness and fruit respectively. Crafted in a rich, concentrated European style, this wine pairs well with flavorful, full-bodied meals, and will develop a harmonious smoothness with age. Excellent today, the wine will also reward those with the patience to cellar it. Technical Analysis Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) Petit Verdot (10%) Cabernet franc (3%) Merlot (1%) Appellation: Napa Valley Total Acid 0.59 gm/100ml pH 3.79 Alcohol 14.7% Aging 20 months in 57% French 43% American Oak Bottle Date June 2006 Production 1,871cases <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/bellwine" TITLE="Bell Wine Cellars Products">Bell Wine Cellars Products</A> <A HREF="http://bellwine.com">Bell Wine Cellars</A> Bell Wine Cellars <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal