Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is Perfect for Gifts, Toasts and Celebrations

NAPA, Calif., May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Few wines bring as much prestige and tradition to a toast as Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from America's historic Beaulieu Vineyard in Napa Valley. "Georges" has become the big wine fit for big, important moments.

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The quality and cachet of Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon makes it a top choice for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, as well as for new parents, couples and college graduates.  

In the 111 years since French immigrant Georges de Latour established his Beaulieu Vineyard in Rutherford, this fertile area along the Napa River has been surpassing expectations about California's winemaking potential. Its location in the area's most heralded Cabernet Sauvignon-producing region, the Rutherford American Viticultural Area, assures its quality. As the product of the Napa Valley's longest continually operating winery, the Beaulieu Vineyard guarantees the wine's consistency.

"When de Latour released the inaugural vintage of this reserve Cabernet Sauvignon in 1936, it was heralded for its deep fruit, silky tannins and brilliant color, qualities that continue to be appreciated by wine novices and experts alike," says Jeffrey Stambor, Director of Winemaking at Beaulieu Vineyard.

A gift of Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon signifies fine quality and high achievement. Every bottle recalls how de Latour introduced new winemakers and wine making methods to harness the exceptional terroir of his Rutherford estate. His success became an important building block in California's and the nation's nascent wine industry.  

A perennial favorite of critics and collectors, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon continues to accrue value and acclaim. The 2007 vintage was awarded scores in the 90s by industry magazines The Wine Spectator and Robert M. Parker's The Wine Advocate.

For more than 70 years, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has offered reassurance that the wine is as special as the event.

Beaulieu Vineyard is produced by Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E), which is part of Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O); the world's leading premium drinks business. DC&E produces and markets premium wines from around the globe including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the California Central Coast, Washington, France, New Zealand and Australia.  Brands include: Sterling Vineyards, Sterling Vintner's Collection, Chalone Vineyard, Acacia Vineyard, Edna Valley Vineyard and Rosenblum Cellars as well as the French wines of Barton & Guestier and Domaine de la Roquete. DC&E is also a leading importer of estate-bottled wines from Burgundy and Alsatian wines from F.E. Trimbach. For more information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at http://www.diageo.com.

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SOURCE Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines