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2003 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
| Vineyard: | Jordan Vineyard & Winery |
| Price: | $59.00 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | United States |
| Other Vintages: | 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1989 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1980 1980 1980 1979 1979 1979 1979 1978 1978 1978 1977 1976 1976 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
After four days completing primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in large, upright oak tanks. The wine was then aged in 68% French and 32% American oak barrels for 12 months, and in large, upright oak tanks for an additional three months. After a total of 18 months in oak, the wine was bottled and held for another 17 months prior to release. 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc; 13.5% alcohol.
Expert Reviews
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DescriptionThis vintage has well-integrated flavors, deep color and a full mouthfeel. The vibrant blueberry qualities of Petit Verdot marry well with the soft, alluring flavors of Merlot and contribute to the complexity of the masculine, tannic nature of the Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has very rich texture with opulent flavors, a restrained oak framework and a lingering finish of subtle earth, cigar tobacco and cedar.
