RR Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 2003 (750ml)

100% Pinot Noir

ABV 15.3%

Dark red. Deep dark berry and cherry aromas. Rich and thick, with dark berry flavors complemented by a whiff of dark chocolate.

Vintage Notes
This is an excellent vintage, albeit unusual in the fiery nature of the growing season. The same dry and warm growing and ripening seasons held for 2003 as with the past few vintages, only moreso, with Region II (not cool climate!) heat accumulations of 2500 units, average highs of 78F July-October and half the normal rainfall with 2.75 inches. Fruit was disease free, crop loads were easily honed to desired levels, and soil moisture was adequate due to good pre-season winter rains. Concerns of the vintage center on high sugars and resultant high alcohols, and low acids. Almost comparable past vintages like excellent 1992 may urge us not to worry.

Scores/Reviews
91 points - Wine Advocate - The powerful aromas of the 2003 Pinot Noir RR Ridgecrest Vineyards expose creamy red cherries, zesty black cherries, and candied blackberries. A concentrated, medium to full-bodied effort, it boasts a structured character replete with peppery, spicy red as well as black cherries. Pierre Rovani