Reviews & Ratings

2003 Artesa Red Blends or Varietals "Elements"

Winery: Artesa

Vintage: 2003

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Elements"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 22% Syrah, 6% Garnacha, 8% Cabernet Franc, & 4% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma/Napa

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: 5,776

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: October 20, 2007

Wine Review: This dark red wine opens with a moderate spicy anise and black cherry like bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is round and has some noticeable acidity but it’s in line. It is fruit forward and has plenty of light oak influenced spicy black cherry and blueberry like flavors. The finish is dry and has decent length. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: A delightful mélange of aromas and flavors. Specifically blended from Bordeaux and Rhone varietals, this wine is brimming with lively black cherry and black berry fruit wrapped in mocha and fudge. It is supple and spicy, with hints of California bay leaf, tobacco, leather and black licorice. This wine has the structure to age for several years but with its vivacity, why wait?

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