Bright medium ruby. Enticing aromas of black raspberry, graphite, tobacco, cola, incense and dark chocolate. Sweet, lush and spicy on the palate, with creamy cassis and cigar box flavors. Seductive, seamless cabernet with suave, ripe tannins and lingering sweetness.

A delicious Cabernet that managed to finesse the heat of the vintage better than many other wineries. It's much riper than past bottlings, with blackberry, cassis, cherry and chocolate fudge flavors accented by rich, smoky oak. But it's to soft to cellar. Too soft. Drink now with the best steak you can find.