<h1>2005 Two Vines <br>Cabernet Sauvignon -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart</h1> <b>$7.99</b> -- <i>"fruit, soft oak, and hints of cocoa..."</i> <p> <p><b>Tasting Notes</b> <br />&#8220;This minimally oaked Cabernet Sauvignon presents fruitforward aromas and flavors of slight cherry and blueberry throughout the wine; it balances out with fruit, soft oak, and hints of cocoa on the lingering finish.&#8221;-<em>Ray Einberger, Winemaker</em> </p> <p><b>Growing Season</b> </p> <ul> <li>August 15 marked the beginning of the earliest harvest on record.</li> <li>Warm summer months contributed to uniformity of berry maturation.</li> <li>A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyards and allowed the grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor and aromatic development.</li> <li>Moderate weather conditions during harvest, contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across varietals.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Vineyards</b> </p> <ul> <li>Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.</li> <li>Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.</li> <li>Soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.</li> <li>Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.</li> </ul> <p><b>Vinification</b> </p> <ul> <li>Grapes were destemmed, crushed, and inoculated to begin fermentation.</li> <li>Twice-daily pumpovers were performed during fermentation to extract color and flavors.</li> <li>This lightly oaked wine aged up to12 months in the barrel, depending on the lot.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Technical Data</b> </p> <ul> <li>Total acidity: 0.56 g/100ml</li> <li>pH: 3.66</li> <li>Alcohol: 13.5%</li> </ul> </p> <p> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"> <li>SKU: 17612</li> </ul> </p> <p><b>Other products in the category <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Category3" title="Two Vines">Two Vines</a>:</b> <br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product121" title="2007 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon">2007 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon</a> -- "...offers aromas and flavors red berries. 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