2003

Cabernet Sauvignon

Stagecoach Vineyard,
Napa Valley

Our third release from the Stagecoach Vineyard reveals the extraordinary attributes of this vineyard. This is an expansive wine, massive yet well-delineated, possessing great depth and vibrancy. Its inky, black garnet hues give way to blackberry, plum and licorice aromas, blanketed with dusty earth and leather. The palate explodes in a muscular display of black fruit, cassis and cedar, with elements of underbrush and sandalwood adding complexity. Luxuriant flavors persist through a powerful and sinewy mid-palate, to a never-ending mocha-tinged finish punctuated by chewy, fine-grained tannins. This is a cellar-worthy wine that is graciously giving more than a glimpse of its prodigious gifts. Alcohol 15.2%

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94+ points
Wine Advocate

91 points
Wine Spectator

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Harvest Date October 19 – 22

Growing Season The growing season was comprised of cool spring weather followed by moderate temperatures throughout summer. Consistent work in the vineyard was required to maximize sun exposure and encourage full flavor development in the fruit. Much needed hot weather in mid-September secured an excellent harvest.

Winemaking

• Hand-harvested grapes
• Fermented in small, closed-top stainless steel fermentors with indigenous yeasts
• 5 to 7 day cold soak, 28 to 36 days total maceration
• Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels ; 4 months to completion
• Aged 21 months in Taransaud, Seguin Moreau, Bossuet, Radoux and Alain Fouquet French oak barrels; 100% new
• Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Unblended, unfined and unfiltered; Bottled July 2005

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Stagecoach Vineyard,Napa Valley

Stagecoach Vineyard,
Napa Valley