The estate’s 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Akronte flows from the glass with generous dark fruit, sweet herbs, and licorice in a soft, generous expression of Cabernet. There is quite a bit of plumpness in the glass which should allow the Akronte to develop nicely in bottle over the next few years. Hints of tar, smoke and licorice linger on the brooding yet round finish. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119