Red-ruby. Expressive aromas of plum, currant, mocha, truffle, pepper and smoky oak, plus a leathery rusticity. Pliant and gentle, but with good vinosity and lift to its flavors of currant, chocolate, leather and pepper. A tad peppery on the back end but juicy and easy to drink-and nicely accessible for a young 2004.

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 28 notes)

Blend 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot, aged in 100% French oak barrels, decant for 2 hours before serving, 2004 vintage rating was approx 88 and early maturing or still tannic

LBB. the house red for over eight years. always right.

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