2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (All Wines / Red Wine) -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart -- Sauvignon Cabernet Reserve 2004

<H1>2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart</H1> $27.00 -- "palate of cocoa and black cherry flavors..." <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/ccw/images/COL_RSRV_CABS_trans.gif" ALIGN=right ALT="2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon" NAME="2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Tasting Notes “The intense fruit in this Cabernet Sauvignon does not deter from the aromatics of chocolate cherry and slight mint, which precede a palate of cocoa and black cherry flavors. This is an elegant, complex wine that culminates in the perfect balance of wood and fruit on the lingering finish.” ~Ray Einberger, Winemakers Growing Season <ul> <li>A hot, dry growing season created ideal flavor maturity and promoted an early harvest start.</li> <li>Cool temperatures and intermittent rain in mid-September prompted extended hang time, which allowed the grapes to reach ideal physiologic maturing.</li> <li>The 2004 harvest is characterized by smaller berry and cluster size, with intense flavors, good sugar development and high natural acidity.</li> </ul> Vineyards <ul> <li>Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for the Reserve program were harvested from the top 10% of the vintages’s best vineyard sites.</li> <li>Vineyard sites are located on the Wahluke Slope, offering aromatics, texture and complexity; the Cold Creek area, which add flavor and fruitiness; and on the Horse Heaven Hills, which contribute balance and body to the finished wine.</li> <li>Cabernet Sauvignon has an affinity for the growing season’s warm daytime cooler evening temperatures. The balance between daytime and nighttime temperatures during the ripening period concentrated aromatics and enhanced complexity.</li> <li>The region’s low rainfall stressed the vines, yielding concentrated fruit with depth and varietal expression.</li> </ul> Vinification <ul> <li>Hand-picked grapes were crushed with 20% whole berries remaining.</li> <li>Cold soaking on the skins for two days extracted soft tannins and intense color.</li> <li>Twice-daily pumpovers during fermentation occurred for 7-10 days to aerate the wine and enhance aromatics and bouquet.</li> <li>Lots are blended and placed in new French and American oak barrels for malolactic fermentation.</li> <li>Aging occurred for 27 months in the barrel.</li> </ul> Blend........91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot Alcohol......14.2% Acidity.......0.61g/100mL pH............3.66 <LI>SKU: 17543 Other products in the category <A HREF="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Category10" TITLE="All Wines">All Wines</A> / <A HREF="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Category5" TITLE="Red Wine">Red Wine</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product61 TITLE="2005 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon">2005 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon</A> -- 90 pts - Wine Spectator <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product62 TITLE="2005 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot">2005 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot</A> -- "delivers aromas of spice and blackberry" Past Club Selection <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product103 TITLE="2007 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon">2007 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon</A> -- "... a perfect balance of earthy tannins, great focus in the mid-palate and a soft, smooth cocoa finish." <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product69 TITLE="2007 Two Vines Vineyard 10 Rose Wine">2007 Two Vines Vineyard 10 Rose Wine</A> <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product81 TITLE="2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon">2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon</A> -- 95 points, Wine Spectator Fall 2008 Club Selection "...intense fruit aromas mingled with chocolate cherry and slight mint aromatics." <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product84 TITLE="2005 Reserve Merlot">2005 Reserve Merlot</A> -- 2008 Winter Club Selection "...hints of spice and slight pepper aromas which lead to a soft, velvety palate of chocolate and blackberry flavors..." <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product80 TITLE="2005 Walter Clore Private Reserve">2005 Walter Clore Private Reserve</A> -- 92 points, Wine Spectator</em,> "...seductive finish" <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product72 TITLE="2006 Grand Estates Shiraz">2006 Grand Estates Shiraz</A> -- "...expressive aromas of pepper, spice, blueberry, and violet." <LI><A HREF=http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product91 TITLE="2006 Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red Wine">2006 Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red Wine</A> -- Red cherries, cola and strawberry flavors balance the fine acidity and a reveal a palate of sweet tannins. 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