this wine is entirely cabernet, using grapes from the southerly coombsville area and warmer st. helena. as such, it's wonderfully balanced, with a sprightly burst of acidity brightening succulent flavors of black cherry and dark chocolate. the use of 100% new french oak sounds excessive on paper, but it's perfectly integrated, providing a jacket of sweet buttered toast that in no way overshadows the fruit. enjoy it now and over the next 10 years as it ages.
Cor Leonis