Composed of 93.87% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5.18% Malbec and dashes each of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 16 months in French oak, 43% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it offers a very good intensity of pencil lead, cloves and dried Mediterranean herbs notes over a core of cassis and wild blueberries. Medium-bodied, it has a solid backbone of medium to firm chewy tannins and crisp acid supporting the taut, muscular fruit and finishing long. Delicious now, it should cellar to 2018+. Importer: Negociants USA, Napa, CA; Tel. (707) 259-0993.

Firm and chewy, with juicy raspberry and cherry flavors at the core. Reveals a lively balance and hints of white pepper and cream on the focused, harmonious finish. Best from 2016 through 2020. 250 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add