2003 Wine Archive

Please note, this is an archive list; these wines are no longer for sale.

03 Cabernet Pfeffer

Sgt. Pepper’s lonely grape? The few of those who are familiar with this seldom planted, and even more rarely expounded grape, may have assumed its name originated from the profuse white pepper character it exhibits. Local lore at the Wirz vineyard claims this was a grape selection from the late and locally infamous Mr. Pfeffer. Other loosely scattered information asserts that this is simply the red Alsation grape Trousseau. Only time and DNA will tell. What we do know is that this wine is extraordinary! These hundred-year old vines have created a wine graced with balance and outstanding fruit and spice character. This rare wine will intrigue even the seasoned enthusiast.
Wine Name: Cabernet Pfeffer – SOLD OUT
Vintage: 2003
Release Date: September, 2004
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Cases Produced: 5
Varietals: 97% Cabernet Pfeffer, 3% Mourvedre
Vineyards: Wirz (Cienega, CA), Enz Vineyard (Lime Kiln Valley, CA)
Age of Vines: Mixed (80 to 105 years)
Soils: Dark valley bottom loam
Primary Fermentation:
Aging Regime: 10 months 70 gallon oak barrels, 100% 2 Year French
Alcohol Content: 13.90%
pH: 3.55
TA: 0.69 g/l
Evolution: Mid-Term ageing should benefit this wine. Cellar 3-7 years.
Food Pairings: The bright fruit and black pepper will pair well with a variety of meats. This wine is great with pizza or a hamburger!
Other Notes: Filtered but not fined.
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Pricing Retail
Friends
Family
Cellar Door
Inner Circle
35.00 Not available for retail sale
IC Members Only
IC Members Only
26.25