Michael David Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon

Known for taking the road less traveled Michael David
Winery has always stood apart from the crowd.
Whether it be their outlandish brands and packaging or
their quirky personalities, Michael and David are
definitely on a stage of their own and this wine showcases
just that.
The fruit for this brute of a Cab comes from the original
super freak, Michael Phillips vineyard located only a
medicine balls toss away from the winery. Surprisingly
nimble and elegant, showing great balance, strength, and
poise.
This Cabernet has a bouquet of dark cherry and roasted
spices. Full bodied and mouth filling with gobs of black
currant, blackberry, charred oak, vanilla and cassis. Mild
tannins with a mellow, long finish.

GOLD - 2012 Denver International Wine Competition
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon with
some Petite Sirah blended in
pH
3.48
TA
0.63
ALC
14.5
BOTTLED
4.17.2012

Region Description

(cab er nay saw vee nyon)—This highly adaptable grape grows almost anywhere it is relatively warm, but the best wines come from the Burgundy region of France (where it is a noble variety), California, and Australia. It became famous through the red wines of the Médoc district of Bordeaux and is now grown in Washington, southern France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make wines that are high in tannin and medium- to full-bodied. Usually identified as having black currant or cassis flavors, the grape can also possess vegetal tones when the grapes are less than ideally ripe. The best wines are rich and firm with great depth, and are often aged for fifteen years or more. Because it is highly tannic, Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with other less-tannic grapes such as Merlot.