In 2001, the “V” blend revolved around 58% Petit Verdot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Cabernet Franc. The Petit Verdot adds color, tannin and piquant spice to the blend while Cabernet Sauvignon maintains the balance, providing a strong backbone upon which to display the exoticism of Viader Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Franc adds density to the finish and inspires intense flavors in the wine. In combination, these three varietals produce a dense, sumptuous wine with intense complexity.
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2001 VIADER “Liquid Cashmere”
Intense concentrated fruit with black currents, layers of chocolate, hints of licorice, anise, earth and leather, with a long, complex, and lingering aftertaste. Powerful nose and rich everlasting core of red and black fruits with well-incorporated tannins— though not overpowering—lead to an elegant and graceful gem. Although quite approachable, it will continue to age superbly over the next two decades. It is best to drink around 5 to 7 years from vintage date for added bottle bouquet & complexity, although it has also the potential to age well for over two decades.
BRIX AT HARVEST: 23.5 º to 24.4º
2001 VIADER Proprietary Red Earns High Score in Spectator 2011 California Cabernet Retrospective
Graceful and complex, with layers of spice, dried berry, mocha, roasted herb and tobacco, smooth on the finish, with ripe integrated tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.—2001 California Cabernet blind retrospective (June 2011). Drink now through 2018. 4,800 cases made.