2003 Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
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90-93 ST
Healthy deep red-ruby. Aromas of raspberry, red cherry, flowers and tarry oak. Juicy, minerally and firm, with very good palate coverage but no undue weight. The floral element lifts the wine's red berry fruits. The fruit benefited from long hang time in 2003, noted winemaker Gary Brookman, who added that the percentage of Taransaud barrels used at Grace has been raised from 20% in 2001 to two-thirds in 2004. Perhaps less aromatic today than the 2002, but these tannins are a bit suppler. 90-93 points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun 05 --International Wine Cellar
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| Winery Notes: Brimming with ripe fruit flavors, our 2003 vintage displays classic elegance framed in supple, smooth tannins that coat the palate in a fine-tuned embrace. This silky-smooth structure supports complex layers of spice, chocolate, cassis, black cherry, coffee and herbs. Reflecting our embrace of biodynamic and organic viticultural techniques, the wine is quite balanced—with all the elements residing harmoniously. We believe it offers a drinking experience that will serve up enormous pleasure today and for many years to come. | ||
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