"Lake William is a Cabernet Sauvignon blend named after the lake which borders and cools the estate vineyards that grow this blend. The varietal content of the Lake William varies from vintage to vintage dependent on the blending of our winemaker, Dimitri Tchelistcheff. The 2001 Lake William combines 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Eighteen months of barrel aging in 100% new French Nevers oak adds a note of toasty vanilla to the rich cassis aroma and e...