A beautiful Cab Franc, by Kosher standards or not. The nose offers vegetal notes of bell pepper, licorice and ashy cigar box while the mouth provides more dark fruit flavors of plum and black cherry accented with spice. Medium mouthfeel with nicely integrated tannins and excellent balance. With 15 months spent in French oak, the finish is long and tinged with sweet cedar.——L.B.(4/1/2009)—— 88