<H1>2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon -- Snoqualmie Vineyards Shopping Cart</H1>
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-- <I>Red currant and berry aromas give way to rich sweet oak and soft, supple</I>
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<p><font size="2"><b>TASTING NOTES</b><br />“Red currant and berry aromas give way to rich sweet oak and soft, supple tannins on the palate.” - <em>Joy Andersen, Winemaker</em></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><b>GROWING SEASON</b> </font></p>
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<li><font size="2">August 15 marked the beginning of the earliest harvest on record.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">Warm summer months contributed to the uniformity of berry maturation.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyards and allowed the<br />grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor and aromatic development.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">Moderate weather conditions during harvest contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development and high natural acidity across varietals.</font></li>
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<p><font size="2"><b>VINEYARDS</b><br /></font></p>
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<li><font size="2">Grapes are sourced from Rosebud Vineyards.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">The vineyards receive only 6-8 inches of rainfall annually and soils are deep and sandy with low water-holding capacity. These vineyard characteristics stress the vines and ultimately yield concentrated fruit with depth and varietal expression.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">Vineyards are hand-pruned and grapes are hand-picked for the Reserve<br />bottling.</font></li>
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<p><font size="2"><b>VINIFICATION</b> </font></p>
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<li><font size="2">Grapes were picked and crushed, then fermented on the skins in open top fermenters. Gentle punchdowns extracted intense color and soft tannins.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">After 7 days on the skins, free run juice was placed in small stainless steel tanks to undergo malolactic fermentation.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">The wine then aged for 20 months in 80% new French oak barrels.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">Every three months, gravity racking occurred to naturally clarify the wine and enhance aromatics.</font></li>
<li><font size="2">The wine was bottled unfiltered</font></li>
<li><font size="2">The handcrafted wine showcases the best of the varietal and terroir.</font></li>
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<p><font size="2"><b>TECHNICAL DATA</b><br /><br />Alcohol: 14.2%<br />Total Acidity: 0.65g /100ml<br />pH: 3.65<br />Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.2% Merlot, 4.8% Petit Verdot</font></p>
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<LI>SKU: 17590
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