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The Vineyard ~
The 2003 Destino Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon comes from two meticulously farmed vineyards, both in the
acclaimed Coombsville region of southeastern Napa Valley. Offering
excellent soil and climate conditions these vineyards are situated at
elevations of 300 and 500 feet. Adding to the wines complexity and
structure, the 2003 vintage has been crafted using three distinctive
clones: 337, 4 and 8, each contributing a unique expression of
Coombsville Cabernet. The Wine ~
From the hand
harvesting of the fruit at 25 and 26 Brix, to the fermentation with
Bordeaux red yeast, thrice-daily pumpovers, and extended maceration or
“cuvaison,” this wine was crafted using traditional Bordelaise
techniques. The wine was barrel aged in 100 percent French oak with a
mixture of wood types: Never, Center of France, and Limousin origins.
The wine was subtly enhanced by a combination of French coopers
(Nadalie, Vicard, and Taransaud) each employing distinctive toasting
techniques. Tasting Notes ~
This sumptuous Cabernet
Sauvignon is the most structured wine we have ever crafted. Striking an
elegant balance between lush dark fruit components and firm tannins,
the wine offers nuanced flavors of red currants and chocolate that
linger long on your palate. To enjoy in its robust youth, we suggest
decanting this rich, layered wine prior to drinking. To experience a
more refined incarnation, cellar for up to a decade.
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