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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate |
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Notes |
Plentiful rainfall. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
Widely planted. |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine |
Often blended with Merlot. Red and black fruit and herbaceous (green pepper) flavors Wine notes: Often able to age well. |
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Still Red |
Merlot Wine |
Could be Light and fruity or full bodied and long-lived. Sometimes single variety or blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Still White |
Chardonnay Wine |
Full body, balanced high acidity, stone fruit flavors. |
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