1997 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley (Wine Selections / Library Wines) -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart -- Valley Napa Rutherford, 6, Clone Reserve, Sauvignon, Cabernet Cellars Wine Bell 1997

<H1>1997 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart</H1> $250.00 -- 1997 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/bellwine/images/Clone%206%20Cabernet%20Sauvignon1.gif" WIDTH=150 ALIGN=right ALT="1997 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley" NAME="1997 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Vinification Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackson Clone grapes were hand-harvested from a gravely knoll on the Baritelle estate, then delivered to the winery in small picking boxes to minimize fruit damage. Grapes were gently crushed, retaining 40% whole berries in the fermentor to obtain partial whole berry fermentation, to maximize fruit character. Prior to yeasting the fermentor, we cold soaked for 72 hours, increasing the richness and intensity of the fruit character. We fermented at 85 degrees-F with Bordeaux Red yeast, and extracted color utilizing a combination of traditional screened, vigorous hand pump-overs, and gentle irrigation. Following fermentation the wine went through malo-lactic fermentation in the presence of the skins as the wine macerated for up to three weeks. The free-run and press wines were kept separate and aged in 50% new French oak, thin stave barrels for 23 months. The wine was racked every other month to naturally clarify the wine and soften the tannins. Prior to bottling, a blend was crafted utilizing the various barrel components and adding back a small portion of press wine. With no filtration or fining, the wine was laid down in bottle for 20 months prior to release. Tasting Notes Our 1997 release exhibits the richness and full varietal character one would expect from the outstanding 1997 growing season. The wine is deep ruby in color, with a dense, concentrated appearance. Extended bottle aging has allowed the fruit time to evolve and the aromas of cassis, anise, and toast integrate well with the classic Jackson Clone varietal character. On the palate the complex, concentrated fruit flavors are balanced with a crisp acidity, firm yet supple tannins and undertones of toasted French oak, leading to a lingering, rich finish. The wine’s delicate balance between fruit, oak, tannin and acidity continues the sophisticated, elegant, Bordeaux style associated with prior releases. Excellent today, the wine will certainly reward those with the patience to cellar it. 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