Five Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
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Five Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon is a multilayered red that pairs well with hearty dishes, duck, game, lamb, beef and cheeses.
Five rivers, a cool climate, long growing seasons and the Central Coast wine region culminate in ideal growing conditions for Five Rivers Winery. From these grapes come four exceptional wines ready for you to savor, to share and to toast the simple joys of life. Our winemaking approach begins with expressing the bright fruit qualities of each varietal and showcasing the distinct character of California. With Five Rivers Restaurant Select, our winemaking team has crafted four elegant varietal wines that are an ideal balance of fresh, fruit-forward aromas, easy-going tannins and acidity, making this collection the perfect choice for any occasion. Join us for the distinctive taste of California’s Central Coast.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
A geographic and climatic paradise for grape vines, Monterey is a part of the greater Central Coast AVA and contains within it five smaller sub-appellations, including Arroyo Seco, San Lucas, San Bernabe, Hames Valley and the famous Santa Lucia Highlands. The climate is relatively warm but tempered by cool, coastal winds, allowing the regions in Monterey County an exceptionally long growing season. Bud break often happens two weeks sooner and harvest tends to be two weeks later compared to other surrounding regions.
Monterey’s coastal side, where the cooling ocean fog allows grapes to develop a perfect sugar-acid balance, excels in the production of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Warmer, inland subzones are home to fleshy, concentrated and full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel.
Chardonnay, covering about 40% of vineyard acreage, is the most widely planted grape in all of Monterey County.