Full ruby-black color. Distinctive Napa Valley Cabernet aromas of cassis, blackcherry, minerals and plumskin, with hints of oak vanilla and tea. Medium full-bodied, with elements of blackcurrant and vanilla, plum and cherry flavors, enveloped by soft tannins, full texture, and a spicy, minerally finish. There's a lot of style and substance, as well as elegance, considering the power and ripeness of the 97 vintage