Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750ml

As has become tradition, Winemaker Ed Killian keeps each varietal and vineyard lot separate from harvest to barrel to final blend, enabling him to develop a wine that reflects its origin Once the fruit was picked at full maturity, the fruit was fermented for 10 to 14 days for complete extraction of the dark color and rich flavors Ed gently pressed each lot, and then racked and aged the wine in oak barrels for 18 months before blending and bottling Rich aromatics of roasted coffee, black and red fruit on the nose lead to flavors of black cherry, black plum and blackberry on the palate The high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon creates dark, brooding yet structured tannins along with subtle layers of vanilla, bittersweet chocolate and baking spices This balanced wine offers a well-structured mouthfeel that contributes to a long, toasty oak finish This Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful introduction to Alexander Valley Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE