(a 71/29 blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc) Good deep red-ruby. Lovely violet lift to the dark cherry and licorice flavors. Suave, juicy and energetic, with terrific inner-mouth aromatic appeal to the sweet berry and floral flavors. Finishes with lovely length, firm but fully ripe tannins and lingering minerality. Delia Viader told me she’s really proud of this wine, and that she only said that previously about the 1997 and 1991.