Goosecross Cellars, located in Yountville, Napa Valley, is pleased to announce the release of vintage 2003 Napa Valley Merlot.
"This vintage really shows what good vine hang-time can do. The summer was so mild that we thought the grapes would never be ready, but when you look at the intensity in this wine--really deep color and full, luscious flavors--there's just no substitute for time when it comes to bringing in a flavor-packed harvest," remarks Geoff Gorsuch, Goosecross' Winemaker, recalling the 2003 harvest as one that started late after a long, cool summer.
As always, this Goosecross Merlot is fruit forward and lush on the palate. The vineyard is a little south of the winery on the east side of the valley where the afternoon sun brings out aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry. Elegant and richly textured with flavors of juicy blackberry, vanilla and clove, the wine finishes with subtle, toasty oak and soft, supple tannins.
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