title: D.R. Stephens 2008 Walther River Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
description: The estate vineyard is on the east side of Rutherford, on Howell Mountain Road, up into the Vaca Mountains. This is prime Cabernet territory, and the wine is 100% varietal. It's very rich and dry in blackberries, with a firmly tannic astringency and a fine coating of oak. Needs time to come around. Give it at least six years, possibly far longer.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
designation: Walther River Block