marks a welcome return to the magnificence of the 2002, although more recent vintages haven't exactly been slouches. the '05 is amazing, a densely structured, deeply flavored bordeaux blend that's mainly cabernet sauvignon. shows classic notes of cassis, currants and black cherry liqueur, while 70% new oak adds enticingly rich layers of sweet toast and smoky vanilla. the tannins are pure, classic napa, very refined and ripe, offering solid structural support with no trace of astringency. beautiful now, and should slowly develop for many years.
Padrone Proprietary Red Wine