The prodigious 1996 Alchemy (predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Shiraz and Cabernet Franc) achieved 15% alcohol naturally. Aged in both French and American oak, and bottled unfiltered, it is a wine of extraordinary purity and multiple dimensions. Knock-out aromas of blackberry liqueur, cassis, toasty oak, and spice box are followed by a layered wine with sweet tannin and low acidity. It is full-bodied and massive, yet there is no sense of heaviness or hotness. Pure, thick, and viscous, it should drink well for 12-15 years. Impressive!Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800