Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California have special qualities and D'Argenzio Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 from the Lopez vineyard in Sonoma County is a spectacular Cabernet from California with all those qualities. That's because it's produced from Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines. D'Argenzio Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Lopez is aged for 20 months in French Oak barrels. The initial bouquet delivers almond-infused blackberry jam, deepening to notes of tobacco and worn leather. Sweet black cherry fills the mouth, followed by harmonious layers of vanilla, mocha and smoky oak. Exceptionally well integrated, this Cabernet is refined and easy to enjoy. The Cabernet grapes in 2003 were grown in one of the warmest growing years in recent history. With extended hang time on the vine the fruit achieved a level of full maturity necessary for deep color and flavor development. The Cabernet and Merlot vineyard lots were aged separately for twenty months in the finest French oak barrels prior to blending, then finished with four additional months of aging. Used were a combination of 60% new French oak barrels and 40% seasoned oak. Small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc were added to give this Cabernet additional depth and complexity, in the characteristic Bordeaux blend style. The vineyard is planted in the richly red and slightly rocky soils of Redwood Hill. At an elevation of 1500 feet, the vines grow well above the fog line and enjoy warm sunshine on the slow-ripening fruit. A combination of vine maturity, rich soil and hillside sun create an incredible Cabernet Sauvignon with outstanding flavors and balanced tannins. Only 273 cases produced. Drink now through 2015.

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D'Argenzio Winery is a family winery in the truest Italian sense. There are three generations of the D'Argenzio family working together to bring you the finest handcrafted Wines. Their grapes are grown in the world-class regions of Sonoma County. They are aged from 18- 24 months in new French oak and American oak barrels. With an outstanding growing season in Sonoma Valley, they are primarily producing vintages from two appellations: Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Some special vintages hail from the Sonoma Coastal appellation of Green Valley micro area. Their wines have received rave reviews from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, Connoisseurs Guide and Pinot Report. The List of Awards grow, as they make new wines each year and the wines ages. This boutique winery has received Gold Medals and high ratings from competitions and publications throughout the world.

RATINGS: GOLD Medal - Harvest Fair

SILVER Medal - International Wine Competition

RECOMMENDED - Appellation of America
"Here�s another California Cabernet that�s keeping the faith with the tried-and-true French model for the king of grapes: surround him with worthy courtiers who complement his size and strength with additional texture and nuance. This time the grapes are the traditional Cab companions: Merlot, Cab Franc and Petite Verdot. The wine carries a Sonoma County appellation because it comes from multiple AVAs (Dry Creek and Russian River), but it has an artisanal feel that plenty of single-vineyard wines just can�t hang onto after being laminated with new wood and then de-alcoholized to take the heat off. Richard and Raymond Anthony D�Argenzio prefer a more low-key approach, and the result in this Cab is a wine that feels both European and Californian � a great combination when you can pull it off. The aromas are rich and thick, blending red and black berries and cherries plus telltale clove and vanilla from 100% new French oak (20 months). You get all these as flavors when you sip, along with classic bell pepper notes. As the wine expands to fill your mouth, the pepper notes integrate into the sweet, plump fruit. Though the wine�s already got some age on it, the tannins are still chunky and buzzy and the wine lifts off into a long, black-fruited finish. I�d probably hold this another year or two and then decant before a rich meal."

Bronze Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

17 Points out of 20 - Vino2Vino

D'ARGENZIO CABERNET SAUVIGNON LOPEZ 2003 OLD VINES Information:
Released - October 2005
Vineyard - L-Lopez Vineyards
Varietals
85% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Cabernet Franc
8% Merlot
3% Petite Verdot
Production - 273 Cases
Alcohol - 14.5%