Vintages: 2006 2005 2003 2001 2000

2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard: 8 acres, west facing, 1/2 steep and 1/2 gentle slopes

15 years average vine age

Farming: 80% dry farmed

100% sustainable agricultural practices

Harvest Dates:

September 17 through October 3rd, 2003

Fermentation:

Small open fermenters, punch down 3 per day

Yeast: Cepage Cabernet (DSM 2881)

16 day average fermentation, press off to barrel,

Inoculate for malo-lactic fermentation (viniflora oenos/ Hansen)

Barrels: 1 year newer French oak, 1 1/2 years older French oak

Barrel Time: 30 Months

Blend: 90 % cabernet sauvignon

5 % cabernet franc

5 % merlot

Alcohol: 15% by Vol.

Production: 450 cases

Tasting Notes:

A mouth full ofconcentrated flavors starting with sweet cherries and violets, a touch of nutmeg, lavender and peppermint candy and a finish of black licorice, ripe figs and a sprinkling of cinnamon and thyme.

Cost: $ 38.50 each, $ 462.00 per case of 12

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Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Information

Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary wine made at Wing Canyon. We always blend the cabernet with varying amounts of estate Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The resulting wines are packed with flavors of dark red fruit (cherries, raspberries, plums and currants), hints of Mt. Veeder chaparral and spice with firm, ripe tannins.

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