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2003 Cabernet

2003 Cabernet

A vintage of 2003 wine at the point of this writing has aged for seven years.  It most likely was not released until 2005 at the earliest, if it was a reserve wine, it most likely was not released until about 2007.  That means it has aged another three to five years beyond the release date.  If the wine has been stored properly, meaning it has not sat in a wine shop's sunny window or other place unhealthy to a wine, it is probably aging along quite nicely.  How much would a 2003 Cabernet go for in a wine shop?  That will depend on a lot of factors, but being a 2003 vintage does not automatically make it a $50.00 bottle of wine. With a little help you can learn to shop for wine.and find ways to cut the cost of your wine list.

 

Niner 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

 

Jordan Winery

Tom Jordan believes that nature makes wine, he just helps it along.  That is how he created the soft 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon.  Jordan Vineyard has a tradition of producing superior Bordeaux style Cabernet Sauvignon from their vineyards in the northern California's Alexander Valley. 

For the 2003 Cabernet vintage there was a blending of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot with the Cabernet Sauvignon, which made a wine of integrated flavors with a deep color and and excellent texture.

 

Kiona Vineyards 2003  Cabernet Sauvignon,

This vintage of Cabernet from Washington State offered earthy flavors plus dry cherry, black licorice, black tea and a subtle coffee taste, rose petals, cinnamon and leather. A wine that has aged perfectly and was well worth the wait.

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