Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc Well-defined currants, blackberry, blueberry andcassis make for abundant fruit on the attack. Sturdy,complex tannins balance the acidity throughout.Notes of smoke, mocha, cedar and lots of rich oakround off the long, earthy, heady finish. - Randy Ullom, Winemaster

'Opens with deep black cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors. Intense, round and well-structured tannins provide a strong backbone throughout the middle. Cedar and vanilla notes linger on the finish, beckoning another sip.' - Randy Ullom, Winemaster January 2009

Rating for United States-California: 95 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

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