2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Library Wines) -- Hartwell Vineyards Shopping Cart -- Sauvignon Cabernet Estate 2003

<H1>2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon -- Hartwell Vineyards Shopping Cart</H1> $135.00 -- Dark and flavorful, with freshness and natural balance that is pure Stags Leap. <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/hartwell/images/03cab150x170.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon" NAME="2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> The 2003 growing season was marked by a cold, wet spring, which affected many vineyards in the Napa Valley, especially Merlot, which experienced poor fruit set, bringing yields much lower than normal. The Cabernet Sauvignon emerged later than normal, but in good condition. Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in the early part of the growing season helped the fruit to develop nicely, though early on it seemed as though it was going to be a relatively late harvest. Several heat spikes, most notably two in September, pushed along the ripening, and early October was an ideal period in terms of ripening, with temperatures in the high '80s with virtually no rain. By the time harvest came, about two weeks later than “normal”, the fruit had matured fully, and flavors were full and concentrated. The resulting Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and flavorful, but with freshness and a natural acid balance that is pure Stags Leap. The depth of color is impressive, while the tannins are full and round, providing structure and age ability. On the nose aromas of bing cherry, anise, and currant rise from the glass. The entry is powerful, with an explosion of blackberry, cassis, brown sugar, clove and exotic spices. The wine has a full mouth feel, with ample tannin and an impression of dark chocolate that melts away on the finish. This wine is powerful in its youth, and should continue to age gracefully over the next 10-15 years. Appellation: Stag’s Leap District Vineayrds: 100% Estate Grown Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon <LI>Bottle Size: 750 Liter; 1.5 Liter Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell/Category2" TITLE="Library Wines">Library Wines</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell/Product8 TITLE="2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon">2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon</A> -- Divine Cabernet Sauvignon <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell/Product28 TITLE="2001 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Etched Magnum">2001 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Etched Magnum</A> -- 1.5 L Magnum Etched, Hand Painted, signed and Numbered <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell/Product24 TITLE="2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon">2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon</A> -- Multi-layered, deep and ripe with rich complexity and generosity <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell/Product29 TITLE="2003 Estate Merlot MAGNUM">2003 Estate Merlot MAGNUM</A> -- Limited production jewel in Magnum! <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell/Product31 TITLE="2004 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon">2004 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon</A> -- Rich, dark and complex, with soft tannins and mouth-filling flavor. <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell/Product18 TITLE="2004 Miste' Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Blend">2004 Miste' Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Blend</A> -- Estate blend from a lovely vintage <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/hartwell" TITLE="Hartwell Vineyards Products">Hartwell Vineyards Products</A> <A HREF="http://www.hartwellvineyards.com">Hartwell Vineyards</A> Hartwell Vineyards <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="shopping cart">shopping cart</A> powered by Nexternal

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