Pulls together nicely on the finish
as it is evolving quickly
3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot
it has just arrived on the front edge of what should be an extended drinking window
The wine spent 18 months in French oak (70% new) and was lightly fined prior to being bottled
Sloan 2000 3-Pack OWC 750mL US Red Pulls together nicely on the2000 Sloan Wine Spectator, June 15, 2004 This is a beautiful young Cabernet blend, ripe and floral, dark hued and rich yet elegant in its mouthfeel, with pure, fleshy currant, cassis, blackberry and toasty vanilla scents from oak. Impeccably balanced, complex and concentrated, the finish keeps pumping out subtle flavor nuances that have remarkable staying power. Drink now through 2012. 310 cases made. JL