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2003 Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

2003 Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

SPECIAL LIMITED CELLAR RELEASE
"The 2003 exhibits dark berry fruits with an intense and focused palate that exhibits flavors of black currant, violet, acacia, and blueberry. The aromas of stones, berries, wildflowers and earth are packed into the wine with complex, well structured tannins. This wine will age exceptionally well for many years.” - Philippe Melka, Winemaker
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$300.00 per Bottle
Due to the limited availability of this item, the maximum order quantity is 6.
 

Description

“The 2003 is a huge, concentrated, inky blue/purple-tinged Cabernet Sauvignon revealing a sweet nose of acacia flowers intermixed with blueberries, minerals and underbrush. A rich attack, this wine possesses outstanding potential. The vineyard produces wines guided by well known Napa Valley wine guru, Philippe Melka. Five hundred cases of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon produced.”

Robert Parker (December 2005)

Vineyard Notes

A hidden gem with a unique location that represents the Spirit of Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley. It is the most southern, easterly facing vineyard on Spring Mountain. It sits alone at an elevation of 1200 feet in a canyon surrounded by forever-wild conservation land donated by the Marston Family. Established vineyard since 1895. Cool afternoon ocean breezes pass through a gap in the Mayacamas, permitting the fruit to ripen slowly and uniformly. Marston Family Vineyard produces a limited quantity of single vineyard, proprietor grown Cabernet Sauvignon made by acclaimed winemaker Philippe Melka. Proprietors Michael, Alexandra, John, & Elizabeth Marston.

Winemaker Notes

“This wine showcases the distinction of the specific blocks we select and cultivate by hand. Blocks 3A, 3C and 6A are the heart of the vineyard expressing the very best characteristics of the Marston mountain fruit. Though Marston Family Vineyard is part of the Spring Mountain Appellation, it has its own unique microclimate. Marston exhibits dark berry fruits and is harvested later than most other Cabernet vineyards in Napa Valley. Intense and focused, the palate exhibits flavors of black currant, violet, acacia & blueberry. The aromas of stones, berries, wildflowers and earth are packed into the wine with complex, well structured tannins. This wine will age exceptionally well for many years.”
Vintage 2003
Wine Style Red Wine
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Spring Mountain
Acid 5.2g/100ml
PH 3.75
Aging 18 months, 75% New Barrels
Alcohol % 14.8
Size 750 ml