Nose

The bouquet offers a harmony of black cherry and cassis, cedar and clove with a hint of cocoa.

Palate

Remarkably even on the palate, the ripe cherry flavors mingle with the character of espresso beans. The tannins provide just enough grip in the finish to indicate that the bottle aging potential should be measured in decades.

Bottling

Bottled: Nov. 2000

Winemaking

Fermentation: Stainless steel.

Aging

Cooperage: French Oak.

Appearance

This Cabernet Sauvignon displays an extremely dark ruby hue, the first indication of its degree of ripe extraction.