Made exclusively from Dancing Bear Ranch on Howell Mountain, this high-elevation vineyard, with its rocky soils and cool climate, is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot. Aged 22 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak. Tasting Note: Aromas of ripe boysenberry, dark plum and cassis are layered with scents of loam, forest-floor spice and dark chocolate. On the palate, intense, concentrated flavors of blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, plum and chocolate are balanced by well-structured, ripe tannins and culminate in a very long, persistent finish highlighting dark berry, earthy spice and mineral tones. ---------------------------- Region: Howell Mountain Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Rating: Wine Advocate 96
