2001 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Sites 100% Napa Valley
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date August 2003
Production Volume 60 bottles
Bottles60
Tasting Notes Dense purple color; rich black fruit, smoke, violet and vanilla; dense, lush fruit with richness, depth, polished tannins and a long, balanced finish.
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2000 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Sites 100% Napa Valley
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date June 2002
Production Volume 150 bottles
Bottles150
Tasting Notes Deep, dense red; earth, coffee bean, vanilla, coconut, dark chocolate, cocoa and violet; viscous and complex, with ripe black fruit, sweet cherry, licorice, integrated tannins and a long, lush finish.
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1999 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Sites 100% Napa Valley
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date July 2001
Production Details Produced as 450 cases of 750 mL and 30 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels with 65% new oak; released Spring 2002.
Tasting Notes Deep, dense red; layered dark and dried fruit, cola, hazelnut, vanilla and clove; structured, elegant and concentrated, with a long ripe finish.
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1998 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Sites 100% Napa Valley
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date June 2000
Production Details Produced as 450 cases of 750 mL and 30 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels with 65% new oak; released Spring 2001.
Tasting Notes Pomerol-like profile with chocolate and blackberry; very rich and dense, finishing with sweet, harmonious tannins.
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1997 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Sites 100% Napa Valley
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date July 1999
Production Details Produced as 450 cases of 750 mL and 25 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels with 55% new oak; released Spring 2000.
Tasting Notes Mint, soy, leather and ripe berries; concentrated mouthfeel and powerful tannins, with spice, chocolate, a textured mid-palate and firm finish.
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1996 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot
Region Napa Valley
Sites 100% Napa Valley
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date June 1998
Production Details Produced as 240 cases of 750 mL and 20 cases of 1.5 L; matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels with 65% new oak; released Spring 1999.
Tasting Notes Sweet corn, rose petal, black tea, tobacco, cedar, cigar box and orange flower; soft, elegant mouthfeel, ripe flavors and integrated tannins.
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