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Cathy Corison described 2005 as "a long season with a relaxing harvest, one that produced balanced, rich, pretty wines." Two thousand four, she went on, "is darker and more classically structured." The Kronos Vineyard behind the winery on the south side of St. Helena features 35-year-old vines planted on St. George rootstock and suffering from leaf roll virus, which slows down the sugar accumulation and generally prevents the grapes from reaching more than 24o Brix. The advantage, of course, is that these vines tend to produce full-flavored but fresh cabernet with manageable alcohol, a combination that's getting harder to find in Napa Valley. But in the coolest years, admits Corison, these vines struggle to ripen. Incidentally, the 2004 Napa Valley and the 2003 Kronos Vineyard bottlings will be released in September.

From Focus on California's North Coast (May 2007) by Stephen Tanzer

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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Kronos Vineyard Napa Valley

Release Price: $65

Color: Red

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