Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon (2003)
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A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with rich black fruit flavors and elegant tannins.
About this wine
The 2003 Arrowood Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County offers a deep ruby color and a complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, cherries, tar, and a touch of cassis. On the palate, it presents rich and commanding flavors with elegant and graceful tannins. The wine's structure and balance reflect the essence of Sonoma County Cabernet. Aged for 18 months in French oak, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the region's ability to produce wines with both power and finesse. With only 1,580 cases produced, this wine is a testament to Arrowood's commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
About the grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, emerged in 17th-century France and has become one of the world's most recognized red wine grapes. In Sonoma County, California, the grape was introduced in the 1850s, with early acclaim for wines from vineyards like John H. Drummond's near Glen Ellen. The 2003 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon showcases this varietal's adaptability to Sonoma's diverse terroir, benefiting from the region's warm climate and varied soils that contribute to the grape's rich flavors and aging potential.
Quick facts
- 🍷 The 2003 Reserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon from Arrowood Vineyards & Winery is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile.
- 🗃️ Only 1,580 cases of this vintage were produced, making it a rare and sought-after wine among collectors.
- 🏆 Renowned wine critic Robert Parker awarded this wine a 92-point rating, highlighting its abundant crème de cassis notes, full body, and long, rich finish.
- 🌄 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery, established in 1986, is located in Sonoma Valley, a region particularly well-suited for Cabernet Sauvignon due to its diverse terroir and favorable climate.
- 🌿 The 2003 vintage was sourced from multiple vineyards within Sonoma County, including the Dry Creek, Sonoma, and Alexander Valleys, each contributing unique characteristics to the wine's complexity.
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Producer
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery, established in 1986 by Richard and Alis Arrowood, is located in the historic Sonoma Valley of California. The winery is renowned for producing high-character wines from sustainably and organically farmed vineyards west of the Mayacamas Ridge. In 2000, Robert Mondavi Corp. acquired Arrowood for approximately $45 million, and in 2006, it became part of Jackson Family Wines. The winery's tasting room, styled after a New England farmhouse, offers panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and Sonoma Mountain.
