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2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Cab
 

WINE NOTES

This Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, released by GiaDomella under the guidance of winemaker Nick Goldschmidt, comes from an estate vineyard owned by the E. Passalacqua family. The land where this historic vineyard is situated has been in our family for nearly a century and has been owned in succession by our great-grandparents, grandparents and parents. Grape growing and winemaking have always been a piece of our family heritage. GiaDomella is a tribute to this heritage and is named after Gianna, Dominic, and Marcella Passalacqua, the 5th generation of our winemaking family. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced directly from our 50 acre estate vineyard, with the multiple soil types and microclimates lending themselves to this gloriously complex and seamless wine. Rich in berry flavors, this young wine can be enjoyed now and with its classic fruit forwardness, is destined to shine for years to come. This compelling wine is powerful on the palate and finishes in rich fashion.
 
"90 POINTS / CELLAR SELECTION": Wine Enthusiast / Feb 2008 Issue "This is really a nice Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft and polished, it shows herb and cassis flavors, wrapped in rich smoky oak, with a long, dry finish. The tannins are quite strong now, giving the wine a chewy toughness and suggesting moderate aging. Hold until after 2008" - S.H.
"GOLD MEDAL" 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair


TECHNICAL DATA

Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Harvest: October 2005
Vineyard: E. Passalacqua Vineyard Harvest Brix: 26 degrees
Fermentation: 80 degrees – 26 days Acid: 0.62g/100ml pH 3.51
Aging: 23 months in a mix of French and American Oak Alcohol: 14.7%

Production: 240cs
Release Date: September 2008
Richard Passalacqua ~ Joseph Passalacqua ~ Victoria Passalacqua