Flora Springs Trilogy 750ml 2003    
Sku: 17748

The philosophy of blending is basic to the concept of Trilogy. We approach this wine like an artist with a palette of colors. The result is a complex masterpiece of flavors and aromas that have great persistence on the palate and are tempered with a sense of elegance and finesse.

A preliminary Trilogy blend was made after malo-lactic fermentation had concluded. The wine rested quietly in small (50% new) French oak barrels until just prior to bottling. In 1998 we added Malbec to the blend for the first time and we were so pleased with the result that we included it in the 1999 version as well. The Malbec adds depth of color and an intense blueberry, black plum character to the wine.

48% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 6% cabernet franc, 4% malbec

Rating

Trilogy used to be made from three Bordeaux varieties; hence the name. The ’03 is all five, dominated by Cab Sauvignon. The wine is a little hard now, keeping itself aloof due to the tannins. Yet it has deep, blue and black fruit flavors and a Margaux-like elegance and harmony, and should develop quite well over the next 10 years. Score: 91. —Steve Heimoff, September 01, 2006.  Wine Enthusiast 91 points

	Country: UNITED STATES Region: CALIFORNIA Grape Varietal: CABERNET SAUVIGNON Type: Still wine   Reg. 59.99 On Sale 12 bottles for $647.00