Goes for the gusto, and pulls it off. Dense texture, with gobs of cassis, kirsch and blackberry—like the distilled essence of Cabernet fruit. Then shows spice and mineral notes before a dollop of creamy toast finishes it off. Muscular, yet suave. Time will improve it, too. Finely crafted juice. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Drink now through 2007. 750 cases made. -JM