Produced from a blend of 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 17% Malbec, and 12% Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Faithful Hound offers a spicy nose of ripe black fruits. On the palate, this wine is fresh, bright and expressive. Black currants and tangy dark cherries are found in its rustic character. Drink it over the next 6 years. Importer: Cape Classics, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-1300

Full-bodied, with ripe currant and blackberry flavors that grip the palate. Toast, spice and sweet smoke enhance without intruding. Solid, juicy finish. Great fruit in a well-balanced package. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2004. 4,000 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch Select to Add