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EPISODE Red Proprietary Blend Napa Valley

EPISODE Red Proprietary Blend Napa Valley

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Varietal
Red Proprietary Blend
Region
California
Alcohol
13.7%

Overview

The pinnacle wine for the Terlato family, EPISODE stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best Bordeaux Blends in the world Made with a focus on quality from select Napa Valley fruit that meets the highest standards and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, EPISODE stands out as truly elegant wine: a classic to be treasured by wine enthusiasts and collectors everywhere. Offered in limited quantities to maintain its premium quality. The 2003 vintage is a rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that is dark garnet at it core with a bright garnet rim. Blueberry pie with spice, clove and cinnamon aromas. Open and inviting with a bright silky palate and well integrated tannins with a long, lingering finishA superb wine to enjoy now, it will only become even more exceptional with further bottle aging.

Aging

18 months in 100% French oak.

Fermentation

Fermented in stainless steel fermentors, left on the skins for 3.5 weeks before draining and pressing.

Winemaker

Doug Fletcher

Tasting Notes

Style

Red

Flavor

Blackberry, Black Currant, Blueberry, Vanilla, Caramel, Boysenberry, Anise

Aroma

Intense aromas of boysenberry, blueberry and cassis with a hint of vanilla, nutmeg and caramel.

Taste

The pinnacle wine for the Terlato family, EPISODE stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best Bordeaux Blends in the world. The 2003 vintage is a rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that is dark garnet at it core with a bright garnet rim. Blueberry pie with spice, clove and cinnamon aromas. Open and inviting with a bright silky palate and well integrated tannins with a long, lingering finish. A superb wine to enjoy now, it will only become even more exceptional with further bottle aging.