Bell Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

BN#202817

$59.99 SKU71265690091

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The 2004 vintage is characterized by dark ruby color, firm ripe tannins and concentrated flavors. The warm temperatures during the growing season combined with periodic hot spells allowed the grapes to achieve full maturity early, yielding dense, dark fruit character. Overtones of black cherry, currant and blackberry in combination with undertones of chocolate, coffee and pepper meld with the vanilla and cedar nuances of French oak in waves of complexity. On the palate, concentrated yet supple tannins, and crisp acidity lead to a lingering finish, and contribute to a finely balanced structure consistent with the classic Bordeaux style of our prior releases.

To counteract disease afflicting Napa Cabernet vines, viticulturists and winemakers began extensive work to clone vines that could withstand this crippling spread and yet still produce quality wine. After years of hard work they succeeded, and their crown jewel was the Clone 6 vineyard (grafted from 1870 vines). This very limited wine is a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot keeping to a Bordeaux style very similar to St. Julien. It carries dark color, firm tannins and flavors of vanilla, clove and chocolate with the finish indicating superb quality and ability to age well.
- Antonio Favela, Santa Clara.

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