Bright medium ruby. Brooding blueberry, kirsch and licorice on the nose; smells a bit extractive. Flavors of sweet cassis, bitter chocolate, licorice and herbs. Slightly herbal throughout, with the tannins coming across as a bit dry.
Reviews:
- Wine Enthusiast: It’s a splendid wine, classically proportioned, with rich, thick tannins that have true Napa refinement. The flavors are also classic, suggesting cassis and cedar, with a distinct smack of indescribable minerals.
Producer Information
Oakville AVA is a site that is exposed to constant and intense daily sunshine. This results in grapes that possess extremely ripe tannins, contributing to the unique elegance and approachability of our wines. Because of the ‘magic’ of this place and to ensure we produce wines reflective of the site, every step in the winemaking and viticulture process is first class. Oakville East’s multi-vineyard Oakville locations surround some of California’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines, including Joseph Phelps Backus, Dalle Valle, and Sir Peter Michael vines, and are perched above Rudd, Gargiulo and Screaming Eagle.
