VORTEX
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VINTAGE 2003 APPELLATION Paso Robles VARIETAL Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah HARVEST DATE 9/5/03 - 9/18/03 BRIX AT HARVEST 24.8 ALCOHOL 14.5% UPC CODE 7 28691 49886 8 |
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VINEYARD PROFILE
The 2003 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. The vineyards' south facing position allows all the grape varieties in this wine to ripen at the same time. This allows us the rare opportunity to pick, crush and ferment all the fruit in the same tank for additional flavor and consistency. TASTING NOTES Enjoy rich flavors of blackcurrant, dark cherry, raspberries and violets. This wine will age as well as your cellar conditions allow. 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 and Petite Sirah. 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 28 months. Vortex is 100% natural fruit with no added acid and no fining or filtration. Only 379 cases produced. AWARDS Bronze Medal, June 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition Bronze Medal, May 2007 Riverside International Wine Competition Bronze Medal, May 2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition Silver Medal, March 2007 Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition |
Rabbit Ridge Winery & Vineyards
1172 San Marcos Road * Paso Robles, CA 93446 * (805) 467-3331 * (805) 467-3339 fax
www.rabbitridgewinery.com
