Dark, almost black at the core with a light ruby rim. A distinctly Oakville nose featuring aromas of Santa Rosa plum and blackberry mixed with notes of bittersweet chocolate, mint and a touch of baking spice. On the palate, the tannins are nicely integrated at this stage, the wine presenting a soft and generous texture, with the dark fruit nicely offset by just enough acidity to keep the wine focused through a long and lingering finish. This will offer lots of near-term enjoyment for those looking for an elegant, balanced style of Napa Cabernet, and should continue to impress for another 5-10 years.