Lancaster Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL

Winemaker's Notes:
Estate grown, produced and bottled, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits lush black cherry and plum, accented with cloves, anise, and violets. Soft, supportive tannins provide structure for the rich fruit, and layers of complexity carry over the long finish. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered, to retain purity of expression.

A Note About the Winery:
Founded in 1995, Lancaster Estate is a family owned winery, dedicated to crafting wines that are Estate grown, bottled, and produced. Situated on 53 hillside acres at the southern tip of Alexander Valley, near the conf luence of the Knights Valley and Chalk Hill appellations, this location enjoys the warm climate, depleted soils, and rugged hillsides uniquely suited to Bordeaux varieties.

Vintage Notes:
A warm, long growing season led to consistent concentration in varietal maturity. Overall, this 2003 vintage gave us high quality fruit with dense tannins and firm acidity. Harvest lasted from September 18 through October 29.

Technical Notes:

Appellation:	Alexander Valley
Varietal:	80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot
Alcohol:	14.4%
TA:	0.55%
pH:	3.77
Aging:	22 months in French oak