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Region: California
| IWC | 89 |  |
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When it comes to Cabernet, the name of the game is length: length of flavor, length of finish, length of growing season, length of life. Ravenswood's Sonoma County Cab is thus given a long fermentation (as much a month) to soften its tannins and provide structure for aging. Most of the fruit comes from well-drained gravel in Sonoma and Dry Creek Valleys, with a bonus injection from mountainside vineyards at Pickberry and Rancho Salina. All are low-cropped and small-berried, adding up to an intense mouthful of black cherries, mint, vanilla and smoke. The package will keep unfolding for decades. Fragrant cassis, black currant, cherries and vanilla spice tones.
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" Bright ruby-red. Vibrant red berry and cherry scents are deepened by cured tobacco and black tea. Spicy, finely etched redcurrant and bitter cherry flavors are medium-bodied and fresh, with good tangy cut. A distinctly fresh, elegant wine, with good balance and a zesty finish." -Rated 89, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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