Third of the blind Napa Valley Mountain reds. Deep garnet red. Dark fruit on the attack with solid minerality throughout. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Layered palate with dark mountain berries, spices, forest floor, dark cocoa, black currants and sweet spices. Long and lingering finish.

Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rubissow Vineyard up on Mount Veeder. Aged for 20 months in new French oak. Only 290 cases produced.

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Blind tasting, wine number 6, bag number 5a. Deep crimson. Tight to start with red fruits, chalk, and slight cassis. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and moderate body. 9 years has done quite a few favors to this wine. Definitely can last a few more. Sand paper texture and lots of cassis in the palate. Long and lingering finish. My second favorite of the night!

Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rubissow Vineyard up on Mount Veeder. Aged for 20 months in new French oak. Only 290 cases produced.

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