Dom. St. George Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
Cabernet Sauvignon
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1999
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750ML
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The Dry Creek Valley viticultural area is known for producing rich flavors in each of the varieties grown there, mainly reds. Bob Fredson selects the grapes for STG Cabernet Sauvignon from top-rated vineyards in this favored region. The growing season here is both warmer and somewhat longer than that of the neighboring Russian River Valley, allowing Cabernet grapes to reach ideal maturity. STG Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from hand-harvested grapes. Following fermentation for seven says at 85°, the wine remained on the skins for two weeks to extract its notably deep color. The wine was matured in 50-gallon American oak barrels, where it also underwent complete malolactic fermentation. This is a typical Dry Creek Cabernet: deep ruby color; cheery aromas with spice and oak; rich, lasting flavor smooth, lingering aftertaste.
The Domaine Saint George vineyards date back to 1928, when Giovanni Cambiaso found an ideal tract of land in Sonoma County above the Russian River and planted a vineyard. Since then the soils and microclimates of Sonoma County have been discovered to offer ideal growing conditions for premium wine grapesThe Cambiaso Winery, founded in 1934, was renamed the Domaine Saint George Winery in 1986 following the introduction and extraordinary popularity of that brand. The vineyards were replanted in 1995 to select clones of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In outstanding vintages, an estate-bottled Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from the "home" vineyard, a wine that typically sells out upon release. The 1994 vintage of this STG Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was named "The Best Red Wine of the Year" by the noted syndicated wine writer Jerry D. Mead. The vineyards at Domaine Saint George have a history which parallels that of Sonoma County as a source of world-class varietal wines.
HEI1181759_1999 Item# 23577