Their debut vintage the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon which was bottled earlier this year is a fabulous effort. This 350-case cuvee boasts an opaque purple color as well as an expressive nose of scorched earth blackberries cassis and hints of espresso melted chocolate licorice and spice box. Rich and full-bodied with silky tannin tremendous texture and a profound multilayered mouthfeel this sensational Cabernet should drink well for two decades or more.Martha McClellan-Levy the wine consultant for Blankiet and Sloan and Bob Levy longtime winemaker at Harlan make up the husband and wife team behind this extraordinary vineyard designed to produce about 400 cases of a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Planted on the steep volcanic soils of Diamond Mountain at 500-600 foot elevation with 2900 vines per acre this vineyard is planted as tightly as one is likely to find in Napa Valley.

A rich savory extracted style with strong mocha-espresso bean and spicy currant flavors that are intense focused long and persistent ending with firm ripe tannins. Combines power with finesse. Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2015. 300 cases made.