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Damian Rae Winery has announced the availability of its 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. This collectable, hand-crafted Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon first tempts with an outstanding nose - rich and robust with dark fruit aromatics. The taste buds are then met with full-bodied blackberry and black currant flavors, and a hint of tasty oak. The finish is smooth and long, accented by sweet vanilla notes.A classic wine.

Vineyards:  the Damian Rae 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is a sumptuous hand-crafted blend from fruit from Carrefour Vineyard (Coombsville) and Ink Grade Vineyard (Howell Mountain), two of California's premier Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards.

Carrefour Vineyard is located in Coombsville, where moderate Napa Valley temperatures lengthen the growing season to produce wines with evolved tannins and the well-integrated classic herbaciousness notes associated with fine Cabernets. Ink Grade Vineyard stands hilltop on the eastern side of Howell Mountain, where the stressed soil produces small berries with powerfully deep and structured spicy notes, and robust tannins. The two vineyard sources combine to make a terrific blend of the best that Napa Valley has to offer.

Wine details:  the grapes were hand-picked and processed on October 8, 2007, press date was October 28, 2007, and the wine rested in a French oak barrel until bottling on July 2, 2009. Alcohol is 14.7%. The Damian Rae 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon release date was December 1, 2009. Fifty cases made.

Buy it today at the SFWA Wines page.