Kenwood Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Front Label
Kenwood Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Front Label

Winemaker Notes

Kenwood Vineyard's largest produced Cabernet Sauvignon is made predominantly of fruit sourced from mountain ranches in Sonoma Valley. Winemaker Mike Lee keeps each vineyard lot separate throughout fermentation and aging to preserve the unique flavors of the individual vineyards that create a consistent, award-winning wine. The long, cool growing season of 1996 produced intensely flavorful fruit. After fermenting the grapes in stainless steel tanks, Lee aged the wine in a combination of French and American Oak barrels for 22 months. Cabernet Franc and Merlot were then added in the final blend to further enhance the wine's rich berry flavors. Enjoyable now, this wine will continue to improve with bottle age. Serve this Cabernet Sauvignon with rich pastas, lamb and steak.
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While Sonoma County is acclaimed—and rightfully so—for its Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Zinfandels, it also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the region’s 18 American Viticultural Areas, only a handful produce top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon. These appellations include Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons made in these appellations can offer a complex array of aromas and flavors. Fruit notes such as blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry and raspberry often are accompanied by hints of graphite, dusty earth, cigar box, toast and vanilla. The varietal has a rich history in Sonoma, and some of these Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet-based blends rival the best from Napa Valley.

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