1983 Profile
Varietals
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Alcohol
13% by volume
Flavor Profile
Deep red. A very youthful wine at this stage, showing powerful aromas of raspberry and cranberry. Very fruity. The flavors are reminiscent of the nose with a touch of pepper. Ample tannin and acid with a medium weight will allow very positive and excellent development potential.
- Vineyard Notes
6.25 tons: Spottswoode Vinyard, St. Helena, Harvested 9/16/83, Brix at harvest 22.5.
5.39 tons: St. Regis Vineyard, Oak Knoll region of Napa, Harvested 10/18/83, Brix at harvest 22.5.
- From Wine Spectator: "Balanced exquisitely between oak and fruit,
… tannin and concentration, an outstanding first effort that may be hard to find.” —James Laube [94 POINTS]