2003 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Quarry Vineyard
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Bright ruby-red. Musky redcurrant, tobacco, underbrush and earth on the nose, plus hints of fresh herbs and licorice. In a juicy, tangy style but with slightly green acidity giving the redcurrant and mint flavors a somewhat pinched character. There's good intensity here but the wine finishes with slightly drying tannins.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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I’ll keep my notes brief, but my favorites in 2003 include the Marston Vineyard on Spring Mountain as well as the Quarry, Rancho del Oso, and Steinhauer vineyards. Previously recommended: 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Knight’s Valley (90), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (89), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Bancroft Ranch (90), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Chabot Vineyard (92), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Marston Vineyard (90+), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (94), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Quarry Vineyard (88?), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Rancho del Oso (87), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Home Vineyard (93), 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Steinhauer Vineyard (90), 2004 Chardonnay Napa (87), 2004 Chardonnay Private Reserve (92), 2004 Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release (93). Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735