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Clos Reserve

2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The Franciscan Estate Clos Reserve from the renowned Napa Valley is a captivating Cabernet Sauvignon that radiates elegance and depth, showcasing a full-bodied profile that envelops the palate. With a rich and pronounced acidity, this robust red wine strikes a delightful balance, invigorating the taste buds while enhancing its complex character. The fruit intensity is emphatically pronounced, offering lush notes of blackcurrants and dark cherries, harmoniously interwoven with accents of baking spices and subtle oak influences. Tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that supports the wine's longevity and richness. This vintage, crafted with care, reveals an exquisitely dry finish, making it an exceptional choice for lovers of finely crafted Napa Valley wines.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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