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Trapp Family Lodge California Cabernet Sauvignon tasting
August 5, 2009 (Wed)
from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stowe, VT
Cost: $15.00
Event ID #259534
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Wednesday, August 5th 4:00 to 6:00
We will be tasting new releases of California Cabernet Sauvignon, for inclusion on our list. Bill O’Connor of Baker Distributing, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. DNA genetic fingerprinting research at the University of California at Davis has revealed Cabernet Sauvignon to be a cross between the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The variety is California's most widely planted red wine grape, with 75,622 acres reported in 2007. Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Lodi-Woodbridge area have the most plantings. Cabernet Sauvignon is a tough-skinned, late-maturing variety that is more impervious to rain damage and disease. Cabernet Sauvignon has been referred to as the king of red wine grapes. Cabernet Sauvignons and blends where the variety predominates are some of the most prized wines produced in California. The grape is also the main ingredient in blends for many of the most famous red wines in the world. Cabernet Sauvignons are dry, full flavored and made to be long lived for many labels. The aging potential can be upwards of 10-20 years, though 5 to 9 years is more usual. Fans of Cabernet Sauvignon are familiar with the wine's common descriptors: berry, currant and cassis or herbaceous, bell pepper and toasty oak aromas and flavors. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Angeline, Alexander Valley 2007
Paso Creek, Paso Robles 2006
Martin Ray, Napa, Mendocino & Sonoma Counties 2006
Clos du Bois, “Sonoma Reserve”, Alexander Valley 2006
Charles Krug, Yountville-Napa Valley 2006
A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
Wednesday, August 5th 4:00 to 6:00
We will be tasting new releases of California Cabernet Sauvignon, for inclusion on our list. Bill O’Connor of Baker Distributing, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. DNA genetic fingerprinting research at the University of California at Davis has revealed Cabernet Sauvignon to be a cross between the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The variety is California's most widely planted red wine grape, with 75,622 acres reported in 2007. Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Lodi-Woodbridge area have the most plantings. Cabernet Sauvignon is a tough-skinned, late-maturing variety that is more impervious to rain damage and disease. Cabernet Sauvignon has been referred to as the king of red wine grapes. Cabernet Sauvignons and blends where the variety predominates are some of the most prized wines produced in California. The grape is also the main ingredient in blends for many of the most famous red wines in the world. Cabernet Sauvignons are dry, full flavored and made to be long lived for many labels. The aging potential can be upwards of 10-20 years, though 5 to 9 years is more usual. Fans of Cabernet Sauvignon are familiar with the wine's common descriptors: berry, currant and cassis or herbaceous, bell pepper and toasty oak aromas and flavors. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Angeline, Alexander Valley 2007
Paso Creek, Paso Robles 2006
Martin Ray, Napa, Mendocino & Sonoma Counties 2006
Clos du Bois, “Sonoma Reserve”, Alexander Valley 2006
Charles Krug, Yountville-Napa Valley 2006
A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
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