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Vintage: | 2005 |
Wine Type: | Bold Red Wine |
Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Varietal Composition: | |
85% | Cabernet Sauvignon |
10% | Petite Verdot |
5% | Cabernet Franc |
Appellation: | Napa Valley |
PH: | 3.60 |
Aging: | 36 months in French Oak from Nevers, 24 months bottle aging |
Residual Sugar: | .00 |
Tannin: | Moderate, layered, balanced |
Alcohol %: | 14.9 |
The 2005 CROZE Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon shows layers of silky, old-world style complexity. Earthy, spicy leather framed by classic berry. Think crème de cassis meets Bordeaux. This wine reflects the depth and complexity of the combined vineyards enhanced by extended barrel aging. Don’t hurry--let it develop on your palate. 2005 CROZE Vintners Reserve is a natural with aged beef, rack of lamb or anything from the grill. This wine is lovely now though will improve with time in the cellar or a swirl in your decanter. In 28 years of making wine this is only the 2nd time we have found the wine so worthy of being held as a Reserve. Please enjoy the fruits of our labor of love.
Three diverse vineyards in three Napa Valley appellations. The origin of these grapes is a closely guarded secret.
Grapes were hand-picked, crushed and fermented in small lots to preserve fruit character and prevent extraction of harsh tannins. Aging was in 1/3 new, 1/3 once filled, and 1/3 twice filled Nevers Oak barrels.
Winemaker, Gary Wooton created this elegant wine with a touch of classic Bordeaux married with Napa Valley style.
Vintners Reserave is a natural with aged beef, rack of lamb or anything from the grill.
100 cases
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