Big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon displaying rich varietal characteristics of dark berry and cassis with hints of spice and chocolate on the nose

Review

92 points. "Just what you would expect from a long, cool vintage and hillside vineyards - a tightly wrapped, dense wine that need some time in the cellar to unfurl its flavors of chocolate, cassis and lead pencil. Has a richly textured mouthfeel and, despite some drying tannins, finishes with enough fruit to more than compensate." Wine Enthusiast, September 2003

Technical notes

Appellation: Alexander Valley Varietal Composition: 96.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc Oak Aging: 18 months in 100% French oak barrels (80% new)) Alcohol: 14.2% Acidity: 0.61g/100 ml pH: 3.64 Bottled: June, 2001 Production: 1,000 Cases