2005 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, 750mL
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SKU
CS05T
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
The
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
is composed primarily of grapes grown on Keenan’s Spring Mountain District Estate; the remainder of the fruit was harvested from Pope Valley, a grape growing region located in the eastern portion on the Napa Valley
Keenan’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested beginning on September 26th, with the final lot being picked on October 18th. After harvest, the fruit clusters were de-stemmed, then fermented for ten to fourteen days. The wine was barrel aged in thirty-three percent new French and American oak for twenty months.
The blend was assembled just before bottling. The Estate grown Cabernet imparts amazing concentration and remarkable structure, while the portion of Cabernet harvested from Pope Valley adds complex aromas and a balanced mid-palate.
Excerpt from Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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The Wine Advocate
Issue # 174, December 28, 2007
90 Points
“Primarily from estate vineyards, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits notes of ripe raspberries, blueberries, and kirsch interwoven with spicy oak, subtle wood, and earthy undertones. With silky tannin and decent acidity, this medium-bodied, elegant Cabernet should drink nicely for 10-15 years.."
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
August 2009
92 Points, Cellar Selection
“...a very good wine, rich in blackberries, black currants, herbs and cedar, with a very long, distinguished finish."
AWARDS
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The Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
90 Points
2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
92 Points, Cellar Selection
WINE DATA
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- Alcohol: 14.3%
- Total Acidity: 0.590 grams/100mL
- pH: 3.780
- Residual Sugar: Dry
- Bottling Date: 8/22/2007
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Blend:
86% Estate, Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
14% Pope Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Production: 2700 Cases
- Bottle Size: 750 mL
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