This is a full-bodied and complex Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley.It offers aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, and hints of black pepper, with a subtle suggestion of dark chocolate and coffee. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intense, with a bold tannic structure, firm acidity, and a persistent finish. Flavors of ripe blackberry and cassis are complemented by notes of earth, mocha, and black pepper, as well as a lingering hint of oak. This is an elegant and well-balanced wine that will continue to develop in the bottle.