2007 Relic Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Ledge Vineyard
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Deep ruby-red. Currant, licorice and chocolate on the ripe nose. Juicy and spicy in the mouth but not yet expressing itself. There's a candied quality to the dark berry and licorice flavors but the wine's sweetness is quite restrained. Finishes with big, slightly rough tannins that will require some aging.
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The elegant, flowery, but backward 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Rockledge Vineyard offers up scents of gravel, burning embers, black and red currants, and a hint of bay leaf. Fleshy with soft tannins, this cuvee will benefit from several years of cellaring, and should drink well for 20+ years. This tiny estate has a small production, but the quality of its wines is very high. Tel. (707) 967-9380; Fax (707) 967-0724