Libra

Libra
   09 / 23 – 10 / 22
2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNON & SHIRAZ -Temecula, CA

Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz are from very different parts of France, and under French appellation law, the two would never be allowed in the same AOC wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz blend came about in the mid-20th Century, when Max Schubert of Penfolds fame created his legendary Bin 60A, considered by some to be Australia’s best wine.

TASTING NOTES:

Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz combining to create complex cuvees full of bright berry and dark fruit flavors. Oak maturation is often employed to add extra spice and complexity to the wines as well as softening some of its harder edges.

COMPOSITION: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Shiraz / Blend.
BARREL AGED: 18 months in French Oak & American Oak.
ALCOHOL: 14.6% & 750 ML.
WITH FOOD:

Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz win paris well with Beef teriyaki, roasted lamb rack with rosemary and garlic, field mushrooms with grilled parmesan.

$38.00

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