predominantly sagemoor vineyard, along with some champoux and estate grapes, including some old vine fruit and 13% syrah. somehow, the artist series cabernet has an open softness that seems more like merlot; it's lush and approachable, sleek and liquorous, dotted with malted milk/chocolate highlights around deep black cherry fruit. the aromas are lovely, though at first taste it sags a bit in the late going; the fruit falls off and the chocolaty notes take over. the tannins have a little green tea flavor.
Artist Series #15