There will be approximately 1,000 cases of the 2000 (the first crop harvested). This is an incredibly sexy, opulent, "pedal to the metal" Cabernet. Its dense purple color is followed by unfettered, pure creme de cassis and cherry jam aromas. Somehow, its 100% new oak aging has been totally absorbed by the wine's richness. This glorious Cabernet Sauvignon is a supple-textured and voluptuous fruit bomb with abundant underlying tannin and structure. This lush, hedonistic 2000 will drink well for 10-15 years. This exciting debut effort possesses an individualistic, distinctive style ... all to the credit of this brash newcomer, a tightly-spaced vineyard situated on the Silverado Trail, north of St. Helena, near the Rombauer Vineyard. This is an impressive effort fashioned by Philippe Melka, who believes this site has "unlimited potential." (Release date 10/02) Tel. (707) 592-3188; Fax (707) 968-9658

There will be approximately 1,000 cases of the 2000 (the first crop harvested). This is an incredibly sexy, opulent, "pedal to the metal" Cabernet. Its dense purple color is followed by unfettered, pure creme de cassis and cherry jam aromas. Somehow, its 100% new oak aging has been totally absorbed by the wine's richness. This glorious Cabernet Sauvignon is a supple-textured and voluptuous fruit bomb with abundant underlying tannin and structure. This lush, hedonistic 2000 will drink well for 10-15 years. This exciting debut effort possesses an individualistic, distinctive style ... all to the credit of this brash newcomer, a tightly-spaced vineyard situated on the Silverado Trail, north of St. Helena, near the Rombauer Vineyard. This is an impressive effort fashioned by Philippe Melka, who believes this site has "unlimited potential."(Release date 10/02)Tel. (707) 592-3188; Fax (707) 968-9658

Redolent of rose petals and black cherry in the nose, it fans out into a silky-smooth texture that supports elegant black currant, blackberry, plum, anise and spice flavors with just a hint of chocolate and herbs. A lengthy finish leaves a velvety impression on the palate. This is an auspicious debut made exclusively from the owner’s estate vineyard. Barrel samples from 2001 show it’s no flash in the pan. The next Napa cult Cab? ——J.M.(11/15/2002)—— 95