title: Castello Banfi 1997 Excelsus Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Toscana)
description: Very supple on the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend has dense black cherry aromas and flavors framed by dill oak.  Earth notes add a touch of complexity and the finish is full, with tobacco-earth accents.  Attractive and easy-to-like as it is, but the wine seems to have the potential for more nuance and dimension than it presently shows.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
designation: Excelsus