While late Spring showers limited the quantity of wine grapes produced in this vintage, the quality was unsurpassed in most areas of Napa Valley, and the wine shows every lovely nuance of the vintage Harvested entirely by hand between September 27th and October 10, the vineyards used in this Cabernet combine the plush, grace and complexity of Rutherford and the bright natural acidity of Oakville bench locations.
Tasting Notes:
Dark, jammy notes of cranberry, plum and cherry combine with subtle hints of cedar, smoke and mocha in this exceedingly complex Cabernet. On the palate, the wine is round and satiny at entry with bright cherry flavors and the vibrancy of fresh plums. Darker notes of tobacco, spice and mocha build in the finish. - Celia Welch