the 2009 diana madeline is 88% cabernet sauvignon, with the balance a blend of cabernet franc, merlot and malbec. it boasts lovely aromas of cassis and tobacco leaf or dried herb, while on the palate it is restrained. for all of the aromatic boldness and purity, it's a bit austere, ending on a firm, crisp note. a 2002 tasted recently was just hitting its stride, so give it another 6–8 years.
Diana Madeline