2003 Hendry Block 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
Hendry Block 8 is located on bench lands west of the town of Napa.
The vines grow on thin stony soil between 200 and 300 feet above sea
level. Morning fog and strong afternoon breezes from San Pablo Bay
moderate the climate. The vines were planted in 1974.
The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged for 22 months in 90% new French oak barrels.
This Cabernet Sauvignon, similar in profile to the 2002, has layered aromas of black licorice, cigar box, violets, caramel and dark cassis. Flavors echo the aromas, adding sweet dark berry and cedary fruit, mineral, mint and red dust. Tannins are present, firm but fine-grained. The alcohol is 14.5%.
960 cases produced.
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