Laurel Glen REDS 2003
Other Red Blends
Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2003
Size
750ML
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
So welcome to 2003, which ushered in a long and warm, not hot, end of the season that fully ripened the grapes and allowed the fruit to be harvested in an orderly manner. The resulting wine is a beautiful bright purple, full to the rim from its dark center. Compared to the ultra-bold 2002 REDS, the current version is downright classic and restrained on the nose, with an core of intriguing licorice and Chinese spices. The mouth is pure warm, dark plums, supported by a refreshing acidity that makes it great with hearty dishes. I just enjoyed it with a basil and tomato pizza: delicious!
Blend is 60% 80 years old zinfandel , 30% carignane of a whopping 117 years, and 10% younger petite sirah. Armed with a new label and screwcap, REDS is now even more a Wine for the People. The Chairman would have approved!
Other Vintages
2002-
Wine
Enthusiast
Laurel Glen Vineyard, a thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet vineyards of California. Originally planted in the 1880’s, the present-day vineyard was developed in the 1970’s by Sonoma wine pioneer Patrick Campbell. The 1st vintage of Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was made in 1981. The vineyard’s combination of high altitude, eastern exposure, rocky soils, and small diurnal temperature swings combine to produce very distinctive wines. Despite its small production, the wine has received international acclaim for its exceptional balance, elegance and ability to age gracefully.
AHD190540_2003 Item# 83511