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2003 Block 21 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet SauvignonWindacre VineyardWindacre Vineyard is a single vineyard on the east edge of the Russian River Valley that experiences cool morning fog giving way to hot days and dropping temperatures in the evening. Windacre is a great Merlot grape growing vineyard, very similar in temperature and soil types to the Pomerol region of France where the most famous Merlots are made. Windacre merlot vines have been reduced by 1¾ acres. This part of the vineyard has been replanted with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This leaves 9 ½ acres remaining of these 24-year-old vines. Crop thinning continues to occur to ensure the best possible fruit at harvest. 1 ¾ - 2 tons per acre were produced from Windacre Vineyard. Tasting NotesA deep, dark ruby color, bouquet of dark ripe berries, raspberry, reduced cherry tones, with a touch of mint. Cola, cassis, and cherry drop tone give way to long earthtone finish with medium tannin. |