description: The nose jumps from the glass, promising ripe, black cherry and cassis fruit, black pepper spice, and some high-toned “lift.” Round and succulent, it's a deep-colored, still grapey, sweet and lingering wine with nice pepper spice accents. Much more power than the winery's '97, it shows the strengths of the vintage, drinks well right now, and has the stuffing to cellar well for another half decade.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon