This magnificent Cabernet blend (90% Cabernet Sauvignon plus trace amount of all five Bordeaux ‘meritage’ grapes) will tantalize your taste buds starting with classic Cabernet characteristics of cassis and blackberry on the front palate while hints of mocha lead into concentrated layers of ripe plums, dark cherry, and bakers chocolate that shine through in a luxuriously smooth texture. Superb balance and integration plus a hint of allspice, sweet tobacco and slightly smoky oak on the finish create a memorable wine to be enjoyed now – – after decanting – – and for the next 3 – 5 years, peaking around 2016 in our estimate.