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| Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards’ 13 acres of red wine grapes are situated within a 60 acre parcel of prime hillside vineyard property on the highest slopes of the Diamond Mountain District sub-appellation of the Napa Valley. Diamond Mountain is located along the Mayacamas mountain range between St. Helena and Calistoga. Diamond Mountain is well known and recognized for its diversity of volcanic soils, varied micro-climates, and generous amounts of winter rainfall. Red wine grapes grown on Diamond Mountain have an outstanding reputation and Diamond Mountain red wines possess a strong consumer recognition. | St. Helena, CA
Phone: 707-968-9770
Website: http://www.andrewgeoffrey.com
Appellation: Diamond Mountain District
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
The 2003 growing season in the Napa Valley was one of the strangest in history. With adequate rainfall from the winter months, budbreak took place in late March and early April. ... moreMother Nature played some tricks on the vineyard by delivering over 5 inches of rain in late April and was not about to let us have another early harvest like there was in 2002. The rains slowed down all progression of the vines until the end of May with bloom taking place in late June. A warm summer with temperatures hovering in the high 80's followed. In September, a series of heat waves with temperatures above 105 degrees caused widespread sunburn and dehydration. The affected fruit, as much as 33% in some areas, had to be dropped. Picking began in 2003 with the Cabernet Sauvignon on October 6th and finished on October 17th. Cabernet Franc was harvest on October 15th and Petit Verdot on October 29th. The extended hang time insured that the fruit was as ripe as possible with mature tannins.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot
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Updated on July 21, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards at http://www.andrewgeoffrey.com or calling 707-968-9770 to verify the winery's location.
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