2003 Reflection™ Bin 4
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Grape Variety: 50% Syrah, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Mourvedre

Appellation: Paso Robles

Analysis: Alcohol: 15.0% pH: 3.66 TA: .74g/100ml RS: .25%

Harvest Dates: 9/26/03 to 10/23/03

Barrel Ageing: 20 months in 1 & 2 year old French & American oak barrels

Cases Produced: 380

Tasting Notes
As you pour this lovely plum-hued wine, perfumy notes of carnation and malt-chocolate aromas are the first to waft out of your glass. Ripe cherry and salmonberry dominate, and then subtle nuances of tar and basil evolve. The flavors are no less complex; as blueberry, malt and caramel taste leads to a supple finish. Perfect for pairing with Middle-East cuisine, or just sipping poolside with friends. Serve at room temperature. Enjoy now or cellar age until 2008. Vintage 2003 2003 gave us a difficult growing season, but quality seems to be quite good as a result of judicious vineyard practices throughout the year. A late start in the vineyard because of cool spring temperatures gave way to a warm summer that was marked by several small rain events and a number of heat spikes. The fall weather was very nice, maintaining warm weather that fully ripened everything by the end of October, before the first rains. Overall, the vintage produced wines with loads of fruit and above average ripeness and alcohol levels. Winemaking Paso Robles is quickly gaining a reputation for producing excellent Rhone-style wines and is already well-known for its Bordeaux varietals. The best of these old-world traditions, with a California attitude, is showcased in this appealing wine. We chose exemplary barrel lots of each varietal after cellar aging was complete, and blended to achieve balance and elegance. The result is truly a “reflection” of the unique Paso Robles terroir.