Our Cabernet sauvignon, deep ruby in color, has rich, ripe cherry, cassis and blackberry
fruit aromas. Soft tannins and sweet oak combine with a gentle hint of pepper and
spice to yield a full-bodied wine with excellent balance and a long lingering finish. The
different Cabernet clones give the wine a multi-layered dimension to the palate. The
long growing season at the Truchard Vineyard in the cool Carneros district yields grapes
with deep color and great natural acidity. The Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard on the
Conn Creek alluvial fan adjacent to Caymus in Rutherford delivers classic mid-valley
fruit and supple tannins and “Rutherford Dust” earth flavors. The Petit Verdot adds
depth to the color and a tannic richness, while the Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet franc
bring softness, acidity and fruit respectively. Crafted in a rich, concentrated European
style, this wine pairs well with flavorful, full-bodied meals, and will develop a
harmonious smoothness with age. Excellent today, the wine will also reward those with
the patience to cellar it. Winery