Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Maple Lane 2005

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Amazing complexity, with intricate aromas of black cherry and fresh ground pepper. These notes follow through on the palate, along with an entire herb garden and spice cabinet of additional flavors, including vanilla, licorice, and mint.

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Region: USA » California » Napa » St. Helena

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2005
2004
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Winery: Ballentine Vineyards

Color: Red

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

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Ballentine Vineyards focuses on red varietals; Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Each vineyard supports our belief that it is vital to grow only those varieties that are best suited to particular aspects of the land; soil, exposure and climate. The grapes used for our wines are all 100% estate grown on 100 acres, from three distinct vineyards in the Napa Valley. Van Ballentine personally manages each vineyard.

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Vintage: 2004 04/22/2007

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Source: WineChateau.com

09/12/2010

Black Cherry, blueberries, and cracked black pepper allemanate from the glass. This wine is fruit forward, but hasluscious layers of spice. Anise, sage, cayenne, vanilla, andlicorice all come into play. Very full on the palate with nicebalanced tannins, the wine engages all of the senses. Thesoft acidity and silky smooth finish let the wine's finishlinger for quite some time.

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