1996 NAPA VALLEY
$34 per 750ml bottle	The intense flavor and bouquet of Keenan's 1996 Cabernet exemplify the characteristics of mountain grown grapes. Our 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed primarily of grapes grown on Spring Mountain; the remainder of the fruit was harvested from select vineyards on the floor of the Napa Valley. Keenan carefully chose these vineyards' grapes to add complexity, and to soften the powerful Keenan Estate fruit. The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon has been aged in French oak barrels for 20 months, and small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc were added before bottling. Due to its big, rich character the wine was allowed to age for two and a half years in bottle before release. The resulting wine is comprised of concentrated black cherry and currant aromas, yet notes of coffee and spice are noticed as the wine opens up. The rich flavors and full body are complimented by a nice amount of oak and a lingering toasty finish. "The dense purple colored 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon possesses copious quantities of jammy black currant fruit, earth, and smoke in its moderately intense aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, spicy, and mouth- filling. I would not be surprised to see more nuances emerge as this wine evolves. It will be accessible when released, and capable of lasting 10-15 years." --Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate
WINE DATA AWARDS & RATINGS Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr. 88 Points Riverside International Wine Competition Silver Medal Alcohol 13.5% Total Acidity 0.62 grams/100mL pH 3.48 Residual Sugar Dry Bottling Date August 20, 1998 Blend 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Production 2,294 cases
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