PO Box 2486
Napa, CA 94558
(800)810-WINE
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2000 Mosaique | 2000 Napa Cabernet
| 2000 Sacrashe Vyd Cabernet | 2001 Mosaique | 2001 Napa Cabernet | 2001 Sacrashe Vyd Cabernet | 2002 Page Nord Vyd Syrah | 2002 Napa zinfandel | 2002 Napa Cabernet | 2002 Sacrashe Vyd Cabernet | 2003 Garys' Vyd Pinot Noir | 2003 Mosaique | 2003 Page Nord Vyd Syrah | 2003 Napa Syrah | 2003 Napa Cabernet | 2003 Sacrashe Vyd Cabernet | 2004 Napa Zinfandel | 2004 Garys' Vyd Pinot Noir | 2005 Fortunati Vyd Viognier | 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sacrashe Vineyard, Napa Valley SOLD OUT
Winemaking The Cabernet was pumped over frequently and cold soaked for 4 days and then fermented in stainless steel tank for 9 days with the maximum temperature of 88 degrees. It was put through extended maceration for another 3 weeks and pressed in early December, 2003. Malolactic fermentation took place in the barrel. The wines were racked 4 times and aged 21 months in oak before being bottled in August of 2005. Tasting Notes As usual the wine carries a certain weight and density we have come to expect from this vineyard. Built for the long haul, its ripe but full tannins well hide the complex, dense flavors of bitter chocolate, cedar, black fruits and tobacco. While it does not appeared to be as tannic as the 2002 Sacrashe and should easily last more than 15 years under proper cellar conditions, we recommend aeration of at least half a day if you wish to drink it young.
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