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Label of 2003 Arrowood Vineyards Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 2003 Arrowood Vineyards Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Sonoma Valley, USA
      • Avg Price (ex-tax)
      • $ 120 / 750ml
    • Red - Bold and Structured

    • Earlier vintages were labeled Sonoma County.

      Critic tasting note: "This multivineyard blend is from Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. You really don't want to open it yet because it's too young. But it has a great future ahead, to judge from the rich, softly fine tannins and cherry, red currant, cola, olive tapenade and sweet fresh herb flavors. Balanced and refined, this Cab defines the Sonoma style. Best 2008–2015." - 93/100, Wine Enthusiast

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Arrowood - Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County Reserve Speciale 2003 (750ml)
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Arrowood Vineyards & Winery

Arrowood Vineyards and Winery is a Californian producer located in Sonoma Valley. It specializes in a range of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from some of Sonoma's most famous appellations, including Knights Valley, A...

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About the Product
Region or Appellation
Sonoma Valley
Drinking Window
2013-2028
Analytical Data
Alcohol ABV
14.2 - 14.8%
Production Attributes
Winemaker
Kristina Shideler
Ownership
Jackson Family Wines.

About the Wine

Red - Bold and Structured
Style
Red - Bold and Structured
A typically New World style of wine characterized by ripe fruit, firm tannins and massive popularity. Characteristics Forest floor, tannin, acidity, blackcurrant, mint, eucalyptus. Key...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape Variety / Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wine grape varieties on Earth. The grape is rivaled only by its Bordeaux stablemate, Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir...
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Beef and Venison
Food Pairing
Beef and Venison
The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the lighter the wine – this also applies to different cuts of beef or steak, although side dishes and sauces also have to be...
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Meat pastilla Starter Course
Contains: pistachio, cinnamon
Moroccan
Shorthorn bone-in-sirloin steak Main Course
Intense and tender
Western
Indian lamb kofta Main Course
Contains: cumin, coriander
Indian
Merguez Main Course
Spicy lamb sausages
Moroccan

Critics Scores & Reviews

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2003 vintage
91 / 100
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When to drink: 2013 to 2028
2003 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2008
This multivineyard blend is from Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. You really don't want to open it yet because it's too young. But it has a great future ahead, to judge from the rich, softly fine tannins and cherry, red currant, cola, olive tapenade and sweet fresh herb flavors. Balanced and refined, this Cab defines the Sonoma style. Best 2008–2015.
2003 Vintage Tasted: Dec 2008
2003 Vintage
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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)
All 93 / 100 $ 105 2019 – $ 110 2018 94 / 100 $ 115 2017 96 / 100 $ 126 2016 95 / 100 – 2015 94 / 100 $ 82 2014 93 / 100 $ 104 2013 92 / 100 $ 100 2012 94 / 100 –
2003 Vintage: California Learn more

Vintage quality: Good

Current condition: Ready to drink

The 2003 vintage for California was average to good.

Both winter and spring were mild with some rain but no frost. The balmy weather meant an early budbreak but conditions changed in April which turned wet and grey. Both late spring and early summer saw inconsistent weat...

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