VORTEX
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VINTAGE 2002
APPELLATION Paso Robles VARIETAL Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Syrah HARVEST DATE 9/9/02 - 9/16/02 BRIX AT HARVEST 24.8 ALCOHOL 15.5% UPC CODE 7 28691 49886 8 |
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VINEYARD PROFILE
The 2002 Paso Robles Vortex Red Wine, Live Oak Road Vineyard Reserve is produced from grapes grown on our Live Oak Road vineyard located in the hills on the north side of Highway 46 West. This vineyard is one of the highest in Paso Robles, located at 1,600 feet elevation. In addition, this vineyard has large amounts of limestone in the soil with an average soil pH of approximately 8. AWARDS Gold Medal, April 2006 Riverside International Wine Competition Silver Medal, January 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Visit the "Awards and Reviews" page on our website for a complete list of awards on our wines. |
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WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS
Our Rabbit Ridge "Vortex" was named for the powerful hurricanes that swirl through Florida. A "vortex" is a circular motion of a hurricane, or the swirl of wine in a glass. Vortex is made from a blend of red wine grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Petite Sirah and Syrah. For optimum grape quality we planted the vines three feet by six feet and maintain low picking yields of fewer than two tons per acre. This wine was barrel aged in 100% French oak for approximately 19 months. Only 375 cases produced. TASTING NOTES Enjoy rich flavors of blackcurrant, dark cherry, raspberries and violets. |
Rabbit Ridge Winery & Vineyards
1172 San Marcos Road * Paso Robles, CA 93446 * (805) 467-3331 * (805) 467-3339 fax
www.rabbitridgewinery.com
