Wines

2003 22nd Anniversary Release
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

The nose of this single block Cabernet Sauvignon wine is dominated by a pure cassis note, red cherry, rich earth and dried lavender notes. On the palate, one finds boysenberry, currants, a roasted quality and a densely layered texture elongated by the vineyard’s signature gravelly tannins.

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: September 29 through October 24, 2003

Type of Fermentation: Stainless steel

Length of Maceration: 18 to 20 days, including cold soak

Barrel Regime: 20 months in French oak barrels (80% new oak) with five rackings

Alcohol: 14.9%

Total Acids: 0.49g/ml

Wine pH: 3.58 pH

Residual Sugar: Dry

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 882 cases