This is a proprietary red Bordeaux blend from Sonoma. David Ramey was the consulting winemaker. At age 16, this is drinking beautifully. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose show cassis, cherries, slight black olives, chocolate and slight spice. Medium to full bodied. It is delicious. Big ripe fruit but also some complexity. Firm tannins. Nice depth. Mostly black cherry fruit but some cassis. Long finish. I tasted this with a bunch of Sonoma Cabs, so this may have benefited from being a bit different. Still, is drinking at peak not but should be at this level for at least another five to seven years. It would pair well with a smoked brisket.
Grade:
A
Score:
94
Vintage:
2004
