Col Solare 2005

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Winery:

Col Solare Wines

Varietal:

Bordeaux Blend

Region:

USA > Washington

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2020

UPC:

088586000171

User Tags:  resinous, rich, spices, berry, stone fruits, oak, black cherry, trees, black currant, cedar 

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What to Expect

The classic Bordeaux blends rely on either Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon for the bulk of the wine with additions of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec helping to add complexity, color, body and structure to the finished wine.

Winemakers Notes

Please note: 6 bottle re-order limitVINTAGEThe 2005 growing season started cool, followed by 90+ degree days in July and early August. A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyards and allowed the grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor development. Harvest commenced as one of the earliest on record, and moderate weather conditions during harvest contributed to mature fruit with intense flavor, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across red varietals. ACCLAIM93 points - Wine SpectatorVINIFICATIONGrapes were gently crushed, and lots fermented separately on the read more...skins for an average of seven to 10 days. During this time, a twice-daily pump over regime infused the fermenting juice with flavor, soft tannins and color. The wine was removed from the skins and placed into 75% French and 25% American new oak barrels. Racking occurred every three months during the 26-month aging period, and the international winemaking team of Resident Winemaker Marcus Notaro and Co-Winemakers Doug Gore and Renzo Cotarella tasted through the best wine lots to create the final blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (71%), Merlot (25%), and Cabernet Franc (4%).WINEMAKERS' NOTESAromas of black cherry, berry and dark chocolate fuse with smooth notes of vanilla and spice. Rich and balanced on the palate, this wine finishes with long, lingering flavors of cocoa, black fruits, and vanilla. Marcus Notaro, Resident WinemakerVINTERSCol Solare is the partnership between two influential wine producers who are recognized leaders in their respective regions: Tuscanys Marchesi Antinori and Washington States Chateau Ste. Michelle. Col Solare, Italian for shining hill, realizes the partners mission to unite two unique viticultural and winemaking cultures to produce an ultra-luxury Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine.ANALYSIS AT BOTTLINGPercentage Alcohol.......14.5%Total Acidity............0.59/100mlpH.......................3.68Blend....................71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc    (hide)

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