The terrific 1997 Proprietary Red is the finest Viader I have tasted. It is a wine of exceptional finesse and elegance yet undeniable richness and intensity...tastes like a top Graves from Bordeaux. Subtle spicy oak emerges from this dark ruby/purple-colored wine along with scents of black currants minerals and lead pencil. In the mouth earthy terroir characteristics combine with sweet black fruits in this medium-bodied rich wine. There is a juicy mid-palate as well as considerable grace and harmony in the finish. The tannin is largely obscured by the wine's outstanding concentration...