Stonegate 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Overview

The Diamond Mountain Reserve exhibits a deep purple color. The nose is packed with blueberries and a toasty mocha balanced with hints of stone fruit. Opulent fruit flavours balance this sophisticated wine with toasty oak and rich supple tannins. The wine is endowed with a symphony of crisp cassis and red currant together with a silky elegant finish.

Stonegate 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Product Description

Winemaking: Before fermentation the grapes were cold soaked forty-eight hours at 40 degrees to extract even more colour and flavour in the juice. The must was inoculated with Pasteur Red yeast and fermented in small tanks specially designed for greater skin to juice contact. The wines were tasted daily to determine the best time for a gentle press. The wine was then aged in French Oak barrels (67% new and 33% one year old) for 21 months. The final blend was made by adding 2% Petit Verdot and just 1% Merlot, adding the final harmonics to a beautiful symphony. This elegant wine can be enjoyed now and will benefit from the accompaniment of full flavoured foods or a nice juicy steak. This wine will also develop with cellar ageing as the fruit, acid and tannins perform their intricate dance through time.

Appellation: Napa Valley
Sub-Appellation: Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
Bottling Date: August 16, 2004
Months in Barrel: 100% French Oak (75%New)
Oak: French oak
Acidity: 0.72
Alcohol: 14.5%
Release Date: May 22, 2006
Special Designation: Spaulding Vineyard
Sugar: Dry
Time In Oak: 21 months
Varietal: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Additional Information

Food Pairings	Spaghetti and Meatballs Beef Braised in Red Wine Romano and Gouda cheese.
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Case Price	Buy 6 for $ 51.30 each -- 5% discount Buy 12 for $ 48.60 each -- 10% discount Mix and match for quantity discount