Murphy-Goode Adam's Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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The Wine
Rick and Kathy Adams planted their 7.5-acre vineyard on an ancient, rock-strewn
deposit left by the meandering Russian River, the defining geographic landmark in
the Alexander Valley. The rocky soil stresses the vines into producing small clusters
with tiny berries, resulting in concentrated flavors. California Bay Laurel trees at one
corner of the vineyard and a stand of Eucalyptus trees on the opposing corner impart
subtle minty flavors to the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
"The flavor profile of the 2004 Adams Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon tastes of ripe, dark
berry fruit and black plums, with a smooth texture. A plush, rich and deep mouthfeel
is structured by a seamless tannin framework that provides backbone. Aging for
20 months in 62% new French oak barrels contributes flavors of mocha, caramel
and vanilla."-Winemaker David Ready
The Growing Region - Sonoma County
Twice as large as Napa in size, Sonoma County only makes about a half the amount of wine as her northeasterly neighbor. But Sonoma, with her size, is able to vouch for more diversity within her borders, including sub-AVAs that are climatically varied. The atmosphere of Sonoma is decidedly laid back and down home country style. But in wines, they are keeping up with the Joneses, or Napa-ites if you will. Grape varieties are more varied here, from Pinot Noir and Zinfandel to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
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Notable Facts:
The largest sub-AVAs of Sonoma include Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Sonoma Valley. Each sub-AVA, with its own micro-climate, is unique in its grape varieties and styles of wine. Dry Creek makes a mean Zinfandel while Russian River produces stand up Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Alexander Valley makes some of the better Cabernet Sauvignons in the county and Sonoma Valley creates excellent wines from all the above varieties. Other grapes found throughout Sonoma include Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah.
About California:
It's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. While it must settle for being only a state, that does not affect the high quality and diversity of its wines.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but watch out, because Sonoma County is catching up to its overshadowing neighbor. Down south, the Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is finding that some Rhne style grapes and even Pinot and Chardonnay are able to do well. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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