| 2008 Contado Mankas Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Continuing with the tradition of excellence that characterized wine making in the medieval villages of Piedmont, Italy we have molded the unique attributes of our 9 year old Suisun Valley vineyard “terroirs” and our passion for Cabernet Sauvignon to create this 7th edition of the Contado Mankas. This vintage is the result of a difficult growing season that yielded a limited but superior quality product for the greater enjoyment of our customers. |
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| Price: $19.95 |
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Regular Case
Price: $239.40 |
Special Online
Price:
$220.00
(delivery included)
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| Release
date: December 2012 |
| Winemaker's Comments |
| The 2008 Contado rivals its 2007 counterpart for its unique quality. A rare balance of rich black and red fruit flavors, an elegant deep garnet color, are enhanced by slightly lower alcohol levels. Black cherries and plums blend with currant, cassis and blueberries to harmonize with caramel, figs, vanilla and toasted oak tones. Silky and peppery tannins combine in a generous body and lead to a long and elegant finish. Definitely a keeper |
| Accolades |
- Silver Medal at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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| Wine Details |
- 100% from 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
grapes grown at our vineyards
- Processed and bottled in Napa Valley, CA
- Aged for 24 months in a mix of small
French and East European oak barrels
- Bottled in February 2011
- Cases produced 616
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