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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemakers Comments
In the nose, this Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of red currant, deep swaths of cherry, and a suggestion of sage and bay leaf. In the mouth, more cherries blanket the palate, with the ranch’s typical volcano smack of the earth. Black tea and plums lead to a strong finish. |
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VINTAGE/VARIETY: |
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon |
APPELLATION: |
Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley |
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: |
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot |
VINEYARD LOCATIONS: |
Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains |
HARVEST DATES: |
September 18 - October 9, 2003 |
FERMENTATION TIME: |
Two Weeks |
FERMENTATION TEMP: |
60 Degrees (F) |
TYPE OF COOPERAGE: |
1000 gal. American Oak Casks
and 60 gal. French Oak Barrels |
TIME IN WOOD: |
One and a half years |
BOTTLING DATE: |
June, 2006 |
ALCOHOL: |
13 3/4% |
RESIDUAL SUGAR: |
0.1% |
OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION: |
2016 - 2021 |
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