Wines

2003 Howell Mountain Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon

Current Tasting Notes

Initially, cherry cola, dark berry and vanilla bean aromas flood from the glass; then back notes of rosemary and mineral emerge as vivid reminders of the vineyard site. The palate exhibits a ripe cherry, pomegranate and fresh herb/earth character, carried through a long finish by the wine's velvety tannins.

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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Technical Information

Winemaker: Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5% Merlot

Harvest Date: September 23 through October 28, 2003

Type of Fermentation: 100% Stainless steel tank Fermentation with two pump-overs per day

Length of Maceration: 28 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 Gallon Barrels, Aged for 20 months (40% New)

Alcohol: 14.9%

Total Acids: 0.50g/ml

Wine pH: 3.68 pH

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 2985 cases