Goosecross Cellars, located in Yountville, Napa Valley, is pleased to announce the release of vintage 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Our 2002 Cabernet is generous with abundant cassis, black cherry and soft, supple tannins. Winemaker Geoff Gorsuch allowed the juice and skins to soak together for a few days before guiding the wine through a warm fermentation for a luscious extraction of black currant, plum and cocoa. He followed up with an early pressing for very fine, velvety tannins. The fruit-forward flavors so characteristic of mid-valley Cabernet are complemented by deep layers of blackberry, smoke and spice that linger on the palate.

Visit Goosecross online at www.goosecross.com to find out more about this wine, or to pair this Cabernet with a wide variety of recipes contained in the Goosecross online searchable recipe collection.

The rich, full flavors make this Cabernet a perfect partner for a grilled rib-eye or long-cooked dishes like lamb shanks or short ribs. It's wonderful with an assortment of dry, aged cheeses. Try it with hearty, full-flavored dishes like marinated, grilled tri-tip, Osso Buco or a Goosecross tasting room favorite - grilled Portobello burgers!

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