The evolved 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot reveals a mature, dark garnet color along with cool climate aromatics of spice box, herbs, violets, and red currants. It is medium-bodied, spicy, but somewhat compressed. It should be drunk over the next 2-4 years. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West, LLC, San Rafael, CA; phone: (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.