Covey Run Winemaker's Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vintage
2002
Size
750ML
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WINEMAKING
After fermentation, we put this Cabernet into a mixture of 80% French and 20% American barrels for at least 16 months, and then bottle aged the wine for an additional year. We prefer to use French oak on Cabernet because its more subtle flavors meld well with Cabernet's sometimes aggressive tannins.
WINE DESCRIPTION Fruity and full-bodied, this Cabernet Sauvignon shows supple flavors of cassis, berries, herbs, smoke, leather, toast and a hint of spice that will continue to improve in bottle for many years.
FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS Try pairing our Cabernet Sauvignon with barbecued steak, spice-crusted rack of lamb, creamy pasta dishes, sharp cheeses, chocolate and other rich foods.
Since the release of the 1982 vintage, Covey Run has crafted high quality, price worthy wines from Washington’s Columbia River Valley, wines that have been embraced by consumers and journalists alike earning over 20 Wine Spectator Best Values awards. Led by winemaker Kate Michaud, Covey Run's portfolio includes delicious wines for every occasion, from stylish entertaining, to casual gatherings and picnics with family and friends.
Covey Run wines benefit from the long, sunny days and cool nights of eastern Washington vineyards. The whites are distinguished by crisp acidity and fresh fruit flavors, while the reds are aged in oak that never masks, but rather complements, the bold fruit flavors.
HEI117709_2002 Item# 88044