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Product Name: Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Varietal Composition: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 5% Merlot

Vineyard Locations: Agrelo, Altamira-La Consulta
(Department-District)

Avg. Vineyard Elev.: 3,350 feet

Avg. Age of Vines: 28 years

Rootstock: Ungrafted

Harvest Method: Hand-harvested

Oak Regimen: 13 months in 80% new French and 20% American oak.

Fining: None

Filtration: None

Alcohol: 14.0%

T.A. 5.23

Total Case Production: 400 cases

Tasting Notes/Food Pairing Suggestions
Deep ruby color with hints of purple. Classic Cabernet aromas of rich red fruits, plum, tobacco, roasted coffee beans, and a touch of fresh mint. The aromas are echoed on the palate, with layers of fruit and spice pushing on and on. It’s a full-bodied wine that has incredible length and purity of flavor—it really keeps you coming back for more. If Cabernet Sauvignon dreamed at night, this is what it would dream about! Pairs well with a wide range of foods from beef and pork to lamb, quail and other game birds, and cream-based sauces. This wine will age very well, so don’t forget some bottles for the cellar too.

About the Name/Label
The label features figurines from a silver Huarpe Indian necklace that Susana owns. The figures represent women’s reproductive role as the connection between the past, present, and future. She considers her role as winemaker to be the connection between the vineyards (past), the winemaking (present), and the finished wines (future).

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