Wente Vineyards - Vineyard Selection Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
2011 6x 75cl Bottles

Product Description

In the 19th century, California wine pioneer Charles Wetmore imported Cabernet Sauvignon cuttings from Bordeaux to plant in his Livermore Valley vineyards. The descendants of these vines were selected by University of California at Davis to become a part of their Foundation nursery & are known as clones 7 & 8. Today, the Wente family farms Approx. 400 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards using these two clones with appropriately selected root stocks. With their undulating terrain, meandering Arroyos, well-drained rocky soils, & unique mesoclimates, the Southern Hills vineyards are located in the most desirable settings with exposures ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon of distinct character, depth & intensity. This Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits flavours of cherry, dark plum & a hint of coffee. Rich, yet approachable tannins provide a long, smooth finish.