| 2003 Contado Mankas Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Our prime 2003 Cabernet
Sauvignon has been branded “Contado Mankas” to honor the
competitive pursuit for excellence which characterized the viticulture
in the “Contado”, the area of vineyards around the medieval
villages growing wine in the Langhe Hills in Piedmont, Italy. |
| Price: $20.90 |
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Regular Half Case
Price: $125.40 |
Special Online
Price:
$88.00
(delivery included)
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Regular Case
Price: $250.80 |
Special Online
Price:
$173.00
(delivery included)
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| Release
date: March 2005 |
| Winemaker's Comments |
The 2003 crush has generated a Cabernet Sauvignon rich in flavors and color and with a smooth well balanced body. The crush of a selection of our best grapes has been combined with a 12 month aging process in a fine mix of oak barrels to yield a noble product for your enjoyment.
- Jef Stebben, Consulting Winemaker |
| Accolades |
- Silver Medal at the 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal at the 2005 Riverside International Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal at the 2005 California State Fair Wine Competition
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| Wine Details |
- 100% from 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
grapes grown at our vineyards
- Grapes were harvested between September 29th and October 18th, 2003 to optimize the sugar content at 26 Brix and the PH at 3.4
- Processed and bottled at Catacula
Lake Winery in Napa Valley
- Aged for 12 months in a mix of small
French and American oak barrels
- Bottled in February 2005
- Cases produced 2500
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