2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

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Winemaker Notes:

Our 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon offers intense aromas of dark berry and chocolate with the right hint of mineral and a spicy, smoky, cedar character.  This full-bodied wine has a smooth and silky mouthfeel, saturated with bright flavors of dried cherries, boysenberries and black plums. A touch of thyme and cassis adds to the complexity.  The wonderful texture lingers gracefully and begs you to take another sip.

- Jean-François Pellet, Winemaker

The 2003 Vintage

Although the Walla Walla Valley’s 2003 growing season was one of the warmest and driest in the past decade, our estate-vineyard grapes thrived.  During the long, warm days, the grapes savored the sun and ripened to ideal sugar levels.  Cool nights locked in acid levels, creating well-balanced flavors.   Our wines from this vintage are expressive and concentrated with silky tannins.                           

Wine Specifics:

Varietal(s):  95.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.3 % Merlot, 2.2% Malbec

Vineyard(s):   63.8% Seven Hills Vineyard, 36.2% Pepper Bridge Vineyard

Appellation:  100% Walla Walla Valley

Oak Program:  67% new oak, 33% used oak;100% French oak

Time in Barrels:  22 months

Harvest Date(s):  September 3 through October 7, 2003

Brix at Harvest:   25.3

Total Acidity:  0.57 g/ml

pH:  3.75

Finished Alcohol:  13.9% by volume

Total Production:  3,142 9-liter cases and 100 cases of magnums

Bottling Date:  July 25 and 26, 2005

Release Date:  Summer 2006

Suggested Retail Price:  $50.00

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