DeSante 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley

DeSante
Dark ruby to purple at the center of the glass, the aromas of mocha, dark cherry, black currant, blackberry and vanilla easily transcend the rim for your enjoyment. Oakville is famous for its “big entry” palate, and this wine is right on track with flavors of Damson plum, ripe Bing cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. The other classic Oakville element is palate texture. The tannins flow with the wine and support its journey across the palate, cocoa like in consistency, providing vibrant structure without an edge or coarse note. The entire experience of this Cabernet is balanced and harmonious from entry to the finish, which endures as a warm note of vanilla and cassis.

Type	Red
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2005
Bottle size	750mL
Alcohol content	14.5%
Appellation	California – Napa Valley - Oakville
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The Philosophy
The “keeping it real” philosophy that we embrace extends to our daily business lives and the relationships that we build and maintain. In the Napa Valley, it goes something like this; many wineries have standard grape purchase contracts that are filled with small print, “out clauses,” and lots of grief. When we purchase grapes, we call a local friend who owns a great vineyard. There is a short ‘conversation’ which is followed by a walk in the same vineyard. We talk about the wine we are going to make and we agree on farming practices. This type of commitment is good for all of us since we prosper from making delicious wines and the vineyard owner their employees prosper with a healthy vineyard. We end the walk with a handshake agreement.