The 2005 Uriah is composed of 59% Merlot 36% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot aged in approximately 50% new French oak. Purple-colored it has an attractive bouquet of pain grille pencil lead spice box and an amalgam of red and black fruits. This is followed by a supple-textured wine with good grip layers of savory spicy flavors and a firm structure. It will evolve for 2-3 years with this Saint-Emilion look-alike being at its best from 2012 to 2020.

Firm in texture and generous with its black cherry and tar flavors picking up pretty raspberry and vanilla notes as the finish lingers impressively. A bit lighter than usual. Merlot Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2013. 3000 cases made.