August, 2004
well-ripened and well-focused, the currant aromas of this solid Cabernet are decked out in rich, creamy oak and layered notes of cola and sweet loam. Supple and slightly fleshy in the feel at entry, then filling the palate with flavors of ripe currants, caramel and a rich, loamy nuance, the winetranscends vintage concerns and is satisfying from front to back. It will improve for three to five years at the least and should hold up for a decade or more of rewarding drinking.
Connoiseurs Guide gave this wine a score of 90 points.

Grape Variety:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content: 14.1%

Total Acidity: 0.63g/100ml

Vineyards:
Napa Valley

pH: 3.75

Fermentation:
Stainless Steel

Barrel Aging:
26 months in French Oak

Winemaker:
Jullianne Laks