2003 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard : Red Mountain

This wine is equal parts Cab and Merlot from one of the most exciting vineyards in the state. The Petit Verdot was wonderful this year…can you tell our winemaker, Tim Narby, felt compelled to load as much as he could into this wonderful vineyard designated blend. Petit Verdot contributes much to the deep color and floral notes of this wine.

34% Cabernet Sauvignon

34% Merlot

16% Cabernet Franc

16% Petit Verdot

Bottled on 8/14/05. This wine was aged for 23 months in oak barrels; 84% new oak, 68% new Saury French oak, 16% new Euro from Alain Fouquet; 150 cases were produced.