Tasting Notes Big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon displaying rich varietal characteristics of dark berry and cassis with hints of spice and chocolate on the nose
Wine Review 92 points. "Just what you would expect from a long, cool vintage and hillside vineyards - a tightly wrapped, dense wine that need some time in the cellar to unfurl its flavors of chocolate, cassis and lead pencil. Has a richly textured mouthfeel and, despite some drying tannins, finishes with enough fruit to more than compensate."Wine Enthusiast, September 2003
Technical Notes Appellation: Alexander ValleyVarietal Composition: 96.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet FrancOak Aging: 18 months in 100% French oak barrels (80% new))Alcohol: 14.2%Acidity: 0.61g/100 mlpH: 3.64Bottled: June, 2001Production: 1,000 Cases