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2003 Revelations Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Alexander Valley

2003 Revelations Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Alexander Valley
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 88%, Merlot 7%, Syrah 3%, Cabernet Franc 2%
  • Alexander Valley
  • 1100-foot elevation - ridge top exposure in the Mayacama mountain range
  • Stony Aiken loam soil
  • 2 bud spurs, cordon pruned
  • Green fruit thinned at verasion
  • Hand sorted before crush
  • Brix approximately 25.5
  • Mostly French and Hungarian cooperage
  • Small open top fermentation
  • Cold soak pre-inoculation
  • Fermented separately and blended after aging
  • 690 cases produced



Our reserve Cabernet is worthy of its title. We selected the best portions of our vineyards from high atop a ridge in the Mayacama mountain range to make this fabulous wine. Although predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon it is carefully blended with judicious amounts of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. As with previous vintages of this wine – it is lush and concentrated with supple tannins, a round mid-palate and a long finish. The aromas of this wine are reminiscent of currant, blackberry, cherry and chocolate. Although lush in style it is designed with an age worthy structure.

Cost: $ 35.00 each, $ 420.00 per case of 12

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Ratings

91 - Robert Parker - 12/06

"A knock-out effort, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Revelations offers aromas of graphite, blackberries, cassis, spice, and toasty oak in its rich, full-bodied, concentrated personality. The tannins are silky, and the acidity is adequate, but unobtrusive. It, too, should drink well for 10-15 years."

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