2003 Pride Mountain "Reserve" Sonoma/Napa Counties Cabernet Sauvignon blackberry and cassis liqueur

blackberry and cassis liqueur

Hailing from the southernmost (and coolest) point in Paso Robles and aged for five months in stainless steel

intensity and for want of a better word

tipping the scales at 15

with hints of coffee and earth in the background

2003 Pride Mountain "Reserve" Sonoma/Napa Counties Cabernet Sauvignon blackberry and cassis liqueurToo young to drink, this already shows the high altitude effect of its vineyard at the top of Spring Mountain, as if you could feel the cool ocean breeze and the heat of the sun in the dark fruit of the wine. Oak is primary for now, with the heavy toast that makes it taste like a youthful wine pulled directly from the barrel. Good potential; give it time.