Representing the best of Californias broadly placed red varietalgrowing regions, this Cabernet blend is predominantly CabernetSauvignon, with touches of Merlot to round out the middle andsoften tannins, and Syrah and Carignane to add complexity andlayers of flavor. At harvest grapes are crushed directly to stainlessfermenters, then cold-soaked to gain a rich, garnet color. After aslow fermentation with twice-daily pump-overs the Cabernet isevaluated to gain optimal flavor and color prior to undergoingmalolactic fermentation. Following secondary fermentation thewine was moved to small oak barrels, with one quarter new oaktoasted medium/medium plus, one quarter in once-used barrels,and much of the remainder aged in neutral barrels.. Asian Spiced Baby Ribs With Sun Dried Cherry Barbecue Sauce2 racks baby back pork ribs2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder*2 tablespoons paprika1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons black pepper2 cups red wine1 cup sun dried sour cherries1/4 cup finely chopped shallots3 tablespoons o.. Read More