Composition
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
Malbec
Vineyards
- Caldwell Vineyard
Proprietary Red: An Iconic Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend
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Critics
90 Points
James Laube, Wine Spectator, October 1993
Ripe and intense with a pretty array of flavors ranging from herb, mint, spice and currant. The texture is rich and smooth and the flavors keep repeating themselves on a long, full finish, where you pick up tobacco and cherry notes.
89 Points
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #89, October 1993
A deep ruby/purple color and a bouquet that offers pure, moderately intense aromas of smoke, cassis, and spicy oak, are followed by a wine with deep, ripe, rich, curranty flavors, firm, elevated tannins, and high acidity. Noticeable tartness from the acidity kept the score low. This wine should age well for 12-15 years.
Winemaking
- Winemaker:
- Randy Dunn