description: Bacon and lavender are prominent on the meaty, slightly muddled nose, which unfolds gracefully if given lots and lots of time. Blackberry and some tannins up front, a fairly nice and buttery middle, and finally cola accents on the grapy, heavy, long finish. For years this was C&T;'s top effort, before Almaviva.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
designation: Private Reserve Don Melchor