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Skipstone

Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red

Name: Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red
Brand: Skipstone
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

United States, Sonoma

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red is a premium wine produced by Skipstone Winery, known for their exceptional quality wines. The grapes are sourced from their estate vineyard located in the Alexander Valley appellation of Sonoma County, California. The vineyard features unique soil composition and microclimate, which results in grapes with intense flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc, with a rich and complex flavor profile. It is a full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, and a long, smooth finish. Overall, Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red is a luxurious wine that showcases the best of Sonoma County's terroir and winemaking expertise.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This robust and complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc exhibits aromas of blackberry, currant, and a hint of earthiness.On the palate, the wine displays a full body with a smooth, velvety texture and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and a hint of tobacco. The finish is well balanced with a lingering hint of spice. Enjoy this wine now or cellar for up to 10 years for further development.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Skipstone

Region: Sonoma

Sonoma County is a renowned wine region located in the northern part of California, USA. It is known for producing high-quality wines from a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. The region is home to over 400 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourism.

CUSTOMER RATING

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