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The 2002 vintage represents a blend of hand-picked, hand-sorted Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc fruit. Vibrant blackberry and black cherry fruit accompany a whisper of vanilla and a hint of smoke like that from an open fire. The lush, almost sensual mouthfeel is followed by a long, evolving finish.
90 Points - "Fashioned from 100% estate fruit grown in both Napa and Sonoma counties. A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 18% Cabernet Franc, it is a fruit-forward, elegant offering (a small amount of American oak is used in its upbringing) revealing pretty, chocolate, smoky, black cherry, currant, and plum characteristics. Heady and succulent, it is ideal for drinking over the next 7-8 years." - Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate, December 2003
Production Statistics
Appellations: 94% Sonoma County, 6% Napa County
Final Blend: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Aged: 14 months in French and American oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.2%
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