(an 88/12 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc): Dark red-ruby. Expressive Cabernet aromas of currant, spice box, licorice, menthol and bitter chocolate, complicated by a stony nuance. Deep, plush and concentrated if a bit youthfully aggressive today, showing considerable power and medicinal reserve to the chewy flavors of dark berries, licorice and chocolate. Finishes chewy and long, with the energy to ensure graceful development in bottle.