2009 Gemstone Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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(previously labeled as Proprietary Red Wine; contains 2% petit verdot): Good full ruby. Classic aromas of cassis, licorice, loam and minerals. Lush, broad and harmonious, with lovely lift to the black raspberry and toffee flavors. Finishes with broad, fine, chocolatey tannins that coat the tongue and teeth.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a big wine yet it also possesses plenty of balance and freshness. Ripe, silky tannins frame a core of expressive fruit. Floral notes add freshness on the polished finish.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a big wine yet it also possesses plenty of balance and freshness. Ripe, silky tannins frame a core of expressive fruit. Floral notes add freshness on the polished finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019. Gemstone fans will notice changes to the estate’s wine names. The old Facets bottling is now known simply as “Red Wine,” while the flagship Proprietary Red is now labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 and 2010 vintages both incorporate 2% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet is fermented in concrete while the Petit Verdot is fermented in a single 225 French oak barrel. Tel. (707) 944-0944