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Red
750ml
Bottle: $68.89 $73.20
12 bottles: $68.40
The “Première Cuvée” of this project; 75% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $931.51
Medium red-ruby. Spicy red- and blackcurrant, plum, currant leaf and mocha on the claret-like nose. Dense and rich,...
VM
91
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91
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $4557.24
The bottled 1999 (a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc) is as profound as I predicted...
WA
97
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $63.45
Intriguing nose of dark currant, cocoa and sanguine aromas, followed by a tightly wound body of currant, smoke,...
WS
91

Cabernet Sauvignon Carignan Other Italian Reds 1999

Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.