Strikingly deep and dark ruby in color. An intoxicating mixture of cherries, black cassis, sweet oak, violet and cigar box spice rises from the glass. Layers of ripe Bing cherries, raspberries and semi-sweet cocoa dominate the mid-palate giving this wine a nice backbone and plenty of structure. The fruit is present with firm tannin and a nice acidity provides a beautiful balance. Brown sugar and a crème brulée induced finish that lingers for more than 30 seconds. Not a flamboyant, in your face type of wine, but rather an elegant, restrained and seductive style to lure you in. The 2003 will reward you handsomely after cellaring for some additional time or if decanted when young.
100% NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
HARVEST DATES:
September 17 to October 30, 2003
VINEYARD LOCATIONS:
Howell Mountain (organically grown), Atlas Peak, Mt. Veeder, Rutherford (some organically grown),
St.Helena, Coombsville
COOPERAGE:
Barrel Aged 22 Months in French Oak. Bottled August 20, 2005
TECHNICAL DATA:
Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.79
TA: 0.54
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Neal Family Vineyards Products
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