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Fratelli Perata Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva(2001)
What a terrific wine. This was a memorable vintage, dry like this 2007 vintage. Our vines yielded very
(and I mean pencil eraser sized) small berries with not much juice. The result is this 4 years in the
barrel Cabernet which is just newly bottled. Only big wines can stand that much new oak and still
maintain their fruit. Sealed with top of the line 2 inch cork, you can lay this down for years or drink it
during the coming holidays. Please note that it will need to breathe if you drink it soon. Be sure to
drink a test glass! There are benefits to planning the menu. Pair this read more...
(and I mean pencil eraser sized) small berries with not much juice. The result is this 4 years in the
barrel Cabernet which is just newly bottled. Only big wines can stand that much new oak and still
maintain their fruit. Sealed with top of the line 2 inch cork, you can lay this down for years or drink it
during the coming holidays. Please note that it will need to breathe if you drink it soon. Be sure to
drink a test glass! There are benefits to planning the menu. Pair this read more...
- jcamarillo
- Los Angeles, CA
- July 2007
- smooth!
