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2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
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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. |
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"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 |
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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% |
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Production: 240cs
Release Date: September 2008 |
Richard Passalacqua ~ Joseph Passalacqua ~ Victoria Passalacqua |
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