2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Grape Variety: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot 11% Petite Verdot

Appellation: Paso Robles

Analysis: Alcohol: 15.0% pH: 3.38 TA: .78 g/100ml RS: .20%

Harvest Dates: 9/29/03 to 10/10/03 Three Vineyards Harvested

Barrel Ageing: 20 months in 100% new French oak

Tasting Notes
This enticing wine is deep and complex, with ripe cherry and cassis aromas, mid-notes of boysenberry, and overtones of crushed peppercorn. Full-bodied and intense, the plum and blackberry flavors lead to a velvety finish and sweet oak aftertaste. Pairs well with spicy meat entrees such as venison or pork roast, and can also compliment a dessert such as German chocolate cake. Will improve with cellar aging until 2020. 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 Each varietal in this blend is from the west side of Paso Robles, and all of the Cabernet Sauvignon is from the sought-after Lock Vineyard. Warm fermentation temperature and gentle extraction using a cap irrigator resulted in full color, body and flavor without harsh or bitter flavors. Barrel aged 20 months in 100% new French oak, mainly d’Aquitaine, known for subtle integration of flavors, the wine has developed tannins and a perfumy bouquet.