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Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon(2003)
- Winery:
- Staglin Family
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa > Rutherford
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- cedar, trees, resinous, velvet, intense, fruit, black, mocha, complex, berry
The 2003 growing season was marked by distinct variations in weather patterns. After a cold and wet early spring, a trouble-free bloom in May resulted in excellent berry set for our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Sunny and hot weather followed, which accelerated ripening and advanced flavors in the grape clusters. The warm weather endured with sustained hot and dry conditions, ensuring even ripening all the way to another classic harvest. This 2003 STAGLIN FAMILY VINEYARD Cabernet reflects this classic vintage. With saturated ruby and hints of black colors, the 2003 STAGLIN FAMILY VINEYARD read more...
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 10/15/06
- 91/100
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October 2006
- April 2008
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deep red, very fruity, dry - mild tannins, crisp finish. hint of black pepper.
very good.
- Wine Advocate # 168
- Dec-06
- 94/100
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 157
- Feb-05
- (92-95)
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April 2008
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April 2008
- ...offers a dense purple color, abundant aromas of creme de cassis, spice box, cedar, and Chinese black tea, velvety tannins, and full-bodied power. This complex Cabernet can be drunk over the next 15+ years. - Wine Advocate With saturated ruby and hints of black colors, the 2003 STAGLIN FAMILY VINEYARD reveals an intense bouquet of blackcurrant, ripe plum, black cherry, interspersed with nuances of cedar and black olive, distinctive of the Rutherford dust. Very rich and full-bodied, this wine offers the same ripe fruit impressions on the palate. The mouth feel is creamy with delicious velvet read more...
