2003 Sangiovese
Our “super-Tuscan” blend combines mountain-grown Sangiovese with 25% Merlot. Aromas of wild berry and juicy fruit combine with a suggestion of fresh plums and huckleberry rice pudding. The seductive mid-palate unfolds with a delightful purity of fruit and a lingering finish.
Profile
| Appellation: | Sonoma County |
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| Vintage: | 2003 |
| Harvest: | October 2003 |
| Fermentation: | Stainless Steel |
| Cooperage: | French Oak |
| Blend: | 75% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot |
| Alcohol: | 14.1% |
| Bottling: | December 2004 |
| Production: | 240 cases (500 ml bottles) |
| Release Date: | April 01, 2005 |
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- October 29, 2007 Wine Advocate
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Rating: 88
The limited production 2003 Sangiovese, which includes 10% Merlot, is only available at the winery. Copious quantities of strawberry, earth, and leathery aromas are followed by a medium-bodied Sangiovese to consume over the next 3-4 years.