2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Richard Perry Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
This 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate vineyard located high above the valley floor on terraced hillsides in the southeast corner of Napa at 800 ft. elevation. Soils are volcanic in origin with areas of ash and rocky outcroppings. Two distinct soil types exist: white volcanic ash and rocky, red volcanic deposits.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Very aromatic and elegant nose of allspice, currant/cassis, blackberry and anise. On the palate, more layers are revealed with the aromatic spices followed by dark chocolate/mocha. Fine grain tannins finish long with excellent balance. Lush, velvety tannins and good acidity do not inhibit the early enjoyment of this wine but certainly bode well for long-term aging. The 2003 exhibits the flash and elegance of the 2001 vintage with the density of the 2002!
| Vineyard: | Perry Vineyards Estate Grown Hillside Vineyard |
| Barrel Aging: | 22 Months in French oak barrels, 50% new. |
| Production: | 1,140 cases |
| Winemaker: | Ken Bernards |
| Harvest Date: | 10/24/2003 |
| Brix at Harvest: | 24.8° |
| Alcohol by Volume: | 14.4% |
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Wine
2004 Richard Perry Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
This 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate vineyard located high above the valley floor on terraced hillsides in the southeast corner of Napa at 800 ft. elevation. Soils are volcanic in origin with areas of ash and rocky outcroppings. Two distinct soil types exist: white volcanic ash and rocky, red volcanic deposits.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Plum, cherry, cedar, cinnamon spice and currant dominate the expressive aromas of this complex wine. The palate is firm and focused upon release with excellent length and balance. Darker fruit notes evolve with airing in the glass: cassis, blackberry and dark chocolate. This wine will benefit from decanting over the near term as it continues to develop in the bottle.
| Vineyard: | Perry Vineyards Estate Grown Hillside Vineyard |
| Barrel Aging: | 22 Months in French oak barrels, 50% new. |
| Production: | 600 cases |
| Winemaker: | Ken Bernards |
| Harvest Date: | 10/20/2004 |
| Brix at Harvest: | 24.5° |
| Alcohol by Volume: | 14.4% |
2005 Syrah
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2005 Richard Perry Syrah, Napa Valley
This 2005 Syrah handcrafted wine is produced from our
Napa Valley Estate vineyard located high above the valley
floor on terraced hillsides in the southeast corner of Napa
at an 800-foot elevation. Soils are volcanic in origin with
areas of ash and rocky outcroppings. Two distinct soil types
exist: white volcanic ash and rocky, red volcanic deposits.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Lush, intense and forward flavors in this opulent Syrah! One is greeted by blackberry, dark chocolate, white pepper and spice in the nose. An approachable wine in its youth, it is juicy and rich up front but framed by ripe tannins and exceptional length underneath. Expect further complexity as the wine develops in the months ahead. Drink now or age 4 - 6 years.
| Vineyard: | Perry Vineyards Estate Grown Hillside Vineyard |
| Fermentation: | 10% whole clusters in the fermenter. All open top fermented, skin contact for 12 days. |
| Barrel Aging: | 18 Months in French oak barrels, 40% new. |
| Production: | 575 cases |
| Winemaker: | Ken Bernards |
| Harvest Date: | 10/21/2005 |
| Brix at Harvest: | 25.2° |
| Alcohol by Volume: | 14.7% |
