The 2005 The Dissident is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, with the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Sourced from three vineyards, the wine was aged in 30% new French oak. Made in a more easy-going style than its two predecessors, it has a more obviously fruity nose, a soft, supple palate presence, and plenty of forward, tasty dark fruits. This is a wine to enjoy now and over the next 5 years.
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