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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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
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.