2003 D'Argenzio Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County

Tasting Notes

The initial bouquet delivers almond-infused blackberry jam, deepening to notes of
tobacco and worn leather. Sweet black cherry fills the mouth, followed by harmonious
layers of vanilla, mocha and smoky oak. Exceptionally well integrated, this
Cabernet is refined and easy to enjoy.
The Cabernet grapes in 2003 were grown in one of the warmest growing years in
recent history. With extended hang time on the vine (thanks to a long-ripening
harvest season) our fruit achieved a level of full maturity necessary for deep color
and flavor development. The Cabernet and Merlot vineyard lots were aged separately
for twenty months in the finest French oak barrels prior to blending, then
finished with four additional months of aging. We used a combination of 60% new
French oak barrels and 40% seasoned oak.
Small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc give this Cabernet
additional depth and complexity, in the characteristic Bordeaux blend style. The
vineyard is planted in the richly red and slightly rocky soils of Redwood Hill. At
an elevation of 1500 feet, the vines grow well above the fog line and enjoy warm
sunshine on the slow-ripening fruit. A combination of vine maturity, rich soil
and hillside sun create an incredible Cabernet Sauvignon with outstanding
flavors and balanced tannins.

Released

October 2005

Vineyard

L-Lopez Vineyards

Varietals

• 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 4% Cabernet Franc
• 8% Merlot
• 3% Petite Verdot

Production

273 Cases

Alcohol

14.5%