Blended of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot, the deep garnet colored 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with notions of stewed tea, tilled soil and tobacco leaf over a core of baked black cherries, mulberries and warm cassis plus a waft of cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruit preserves and earthy sparks, framed by chewy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing on a stewed tea note.