{"product_id":"2021-cabernet-sauvignon-bates-ranch-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","title":"2021 Cabernet Sauvignon \"Bates Ranch\" Sandar \u0026 Hem Santa Cruz Mountains 0.75l","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2021 Cabernet Sauvignon \"Bates Ranch\" – Sandar \u0026amp; Hem – Santa Cruz Mountains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSingle Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBates Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a historic site in the southeast of the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e, near Mount Madonna, close to Watsonville. The vines grow on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003esteep, rocky slopes with shallow, gravelly soils\u003c\/strong\u003e at elevations of up to \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e1000 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Parts of the vineyard were planted as early as \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e1974\u003c\/strong\u003e. This site is known for \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003estructured, long-lasting wines with clear expression of their origin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe grapes were \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eselectively hand-harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermented as \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003edestemmed whole berries\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinification is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003egentle and terroir-focused\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subsequently, the wine matured for approximately \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e22 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing structure, depth, and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAroma and Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOn the nose, it reveals \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecurrant, dark berries, and balsamic notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efloral hints and herbal spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecomplex and multilayered\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ebalanced freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, elegant, and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIdeal with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ebeef tenderloin, lamb, or game dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also pairs well with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eaged hard cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e16–18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and ideally decanted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVintage Characteristics in the Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage in California is considered \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eoutstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eintense fruit, natural freshness, and balanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wines show \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ehigh precision and very good aging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2021 Cabernet Sauvignon \"Bates Ranch\" from Sandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eprecise, structured, and terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. With depth, elegance, and clear origin, it is one of the characterful wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61432961401162,"sku":"2750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_132.jpg?v=1775126041","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2021-cabernet-sauvignon-bates-ranch-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}