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Caldwell Vineyard With its dark garnet hue, this 2006 Caldwell Vineyard Proprietary Red Blend introduces itself with aromas of black and red berries, earth, smoke, and dried Mediterranean herbs. The full-bodied palate is lush with very dark stone fruits and berries, black pepper, tobacco and licorice. Fine tannins and a harmonious balance of acidity ensure a long life ahead for this hedonistic drink. The length is distinctive and long, studded with notes of black fruit and dark spice.
| Type | Red | | Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot
| | Vintage | 2006 | | Bottle size | 750mL | | Alcohol content | 14.9% | | Appellation | California – Napa Valley | | Wine Advocate | --
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The Story
John Caldwell's plan was to build houses on this Napa Valley property. With extraordinary views, a convenient location and lots of privacy, the project seemed like a no-brainer. He submitted plans to the county and even built a fine road and fancy gate to impress perspective buyers. Unfortunately, a new crop of supervisors chanting a ''no growth'' mantra put an end to John's brief career as real estate mogul. Sometimes things happen for the right reason.
With his hopes to build an upscale subdivision buried under bureaucratic red dirt, John turned his attention to grapes. Although there were few vineyards in his immediate area, he intuitively felt his picturesque site could produce superb fruit, comparable to the Valley's top appellations. While John had little prior experience with wine, the project wasn't entirely out of left field. The Caldwells, in fact, had been involved in the California wine-growing business for over 120 years. The family originally settled in Cloverdale, California in the 1880s before moving to the Napa Valley in the 1960s.
The Caldwell label was launched in 1998 with 400 cases of a proprietary red wine, crafted from the finest blocks on the vineyard.
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product #1182800
750mL
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