Nose
Espresso, cedar, cassis, black pepper, black currants
Palate
Rounded sweet tannins, full bodied on the mouth, ripe rich black fruit, mocha and
chocolate with a generous rich finish.
Growing Conditions
In Napa Valley, Mother Nature is once again a super-hero, providing winemakers
lush, beautiful grapes for great wine. The news all year has been so focused on the woes of
the world, that many outside of Napa Valley didn't realize that the 2009 vintage in America's
most renowned wine growing region is producing outstanding fruit that looks and tastes to be
a spectacular vintage. The presence of forward, bright fruit with pure varietal character and
the much-favored extended hang time has not come with excessive ripeness. Vintners and
growers are delighted with 2009!
Appearance
Ruby red with purple at the edge
