Herbal red and black fruits emanate from the glass of the 2001 Tapteil Vineyard. Medium-bodied, suave and revealing excellent concentration, this cassis and mocha-flavored wine is packed with ripe tannin. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, it also exhibits a bitter trait in its persistent finish. Drink it over the next 6 years.
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