From 30-year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 18 months in both French and American oak. An elegant wine, it possesses plenty of cassis and cherry fruit, medium body, and sweetness as well as freshness. although it was not singing aromatically, it revealed impressive intensity on the palate, and should drink well for 10-12 years. Importer: Benjamin Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376