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"DATE: 03-23-07 Appearance: Light ruby.
Nose: Clean fruity "very berry" nose with some sweet oak and butter notes.
Palate: Dry with moderate acidity, midweight. Cherry plum and strawberry notes on the attack, ripe tannins and sweet oak midpalate, good clean finish .
Conclusions: A modern Cabernet with smooth drinkability now or three years from now. Well suited to social situations or most food uses." lfw

FROM THE PRODUCERS:"A 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this wine takes the best qualities of each for a grape match made in Heaven. Fruit forward in its youth with black raspberry and hints of cranberry and cassis, there are oak nuances waiting to evolve over the months and years. Sweet and spicy, the oak aging is adding cinnamon, clove, black and white pepper and just a touch of ginger. The often maligned Cabernet Franc is an under-estimated value-added element to this bottling with light astringency that creates a gentle framework for the charming fruit element.

Firm, smooth and elegant, this wine will satisfy for a good while to come and will accompany white meats such as veal and pork, particularly veal scallopini. Try it also with mild cheeses, maybe Camembert or Provolone.

Drink now - 2012."

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