this wine dazzles with perfection. sourced from vineyards throughout sonoma county, it refutes the belief that a great cabernet must come from a single vineyard. it does not. the master's art of blending, coupled with demanding vineyard practices lends completeness. the blend is 85% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 5% malbec, making it an extraordinary success despite the absence of cabernet sauvignon. give credit to winemaker pierre seillan. the wine itself is absolutely dry. it starts with a tug of tannins, baring flavors of blackberries, black currants, minerals and new oak, with earthy, herbal and meaty complexities. this is a magnificent wine; it dazzles now and should evolve over the next 6–8 years.
La Muse