Home Wine U The Buzz Wine Reviews   Review Archive   Rating System Calendar Fun Stuff About Us Feedback Key Contacts Search FAQ Links		2003 Vintage Wines Vintage Summary The 2003 year presented challenges to wine growers all over California in the form of recurring unseasonable weather and resulted in a smaller yield. Nevertheless, the fruit was particularly dense in flavor and holds a lot of promise for the vintage. This particular set of climatic circumstances was favorable for the Central Coast’s Pinot Noir producing areas. 2003 weather was frequently testy for many growing areas with unusually heavy spring rains, temperate weather in the summer and early autumn heat. Excessive heat affected fruit development for some. Summer cool spells also delayed maturation in other regions. Early autumn rains followed by cooler temperatures delayed harvest for some growers. This resulted in a leaner crop and red wine variety yields 10% lower than in 2002 (according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture in its Preliminary Grape Crush Report). The 2.94 million tons of all varieties of wine grapes obtained in 2003 represent a 5% reduction from the preceding year. Despite the stresses brought on by weather variations, fruit from the 2003 harvest was intense in color and flavor. Juice chemistry parameters indicated a promising vintage. This was felt to be particularly favorable for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and Syrah were also reported to be promising.    2003 Vintage Wines: 2003 Au Bon Climat "Knox Alexander" Pinot Noir 2003 Barreto Cellars Vintage Port, Lodi 2003 Bernardus Marinus, Carmel Valley 2003 Byron Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003 Byron Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2003 Clautiere Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Clautiere Vineyard Estate Syrah 2003 Cold Heaven Cellars Syrah, Second Sin, SBC 2003 Daniel Gehrs Fireside Port, Madera County 2003 JanKris Merlot 2003 JanKris Riatta, Paso Robles 2003 Kendall-Jackson Alisos Hills Syrah, Santa Barbara County 2003 Koehler Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Koehler Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills 2003 Lucas&Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon Cote Del Sol 2003 Lucas & Lewellen Merlot, Santa Barbara County 2003 Mandolina Toccata Riserva, Santa Barbara County 2003 Queen of Hearts Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Barbara County 2003 Rio Seco Vineyards Syrah 2003 Rio Seco Vineyards Zinfandel 2003 Santa Barbara Winery Zinfandel Essence, Lafond Vineyard 2003 Ventana Vineyards Due Amici 2003 Ventana Vineyards Merlot 2003 Ventana Vineyards Syrah Back to top. Search our wine reviews archive by: review date, vintage and winery.			Get the gear! click here   Get the buzz: Wine reviews Great stories Interviews Wine education tools New content every month It's FREE! Click here
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