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Wine Details
Price:
$26.00 per bottle
Description:
A touch bolder in body and flavor than our previous vintage, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged almost a full 2 years in oak barrels. We blended 12.5% Syrah with the Cabernet to add dark cherry and blackberry nuances and the resulting wine has notes of coffee and chocolate because of this blend. This vintage will age for more than 5 years to come, and has ample tannin to soften so that the wine will display more jam and currant flavors as it ages. A wine of such supple and aged characters such as our 2003 Cabernet should be decanted for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Sauvignon:
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted and significant among the five dominant varieties in France’s Bordeaux region, as well as the most successful red wine produced in California. Though it was thought to be an ancient variety, recent genetic studies at U.C. Davis have determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is actually the hybrid offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are small with black, thick and very tough skin. This toughness makes the grapes fairly resistant to disease and spoilage and able to withstand some autumn rains with little or no damage. It is a mid to late season ripener. These growth characteristics, along with its flavor appeal have made Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most popular red wine varieties worldwide.
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Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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