TASTING NOTES: Bright and lively aromatics lead with sweet, juicy red raspberry and red cherry preserve with enticing layers of wild flowers, crushed dried lavender and a whisper of mocha and cinnamon spice on the finish. A beautifully elegant style that is both focused yet incredibly balanced. Smooth and silky on the palate with fine-grained tannins adding great concentration and complexity with a lifting floral bouquet on the finish that leaves your mouth watering for another sip. Another beautiful mountain gem from the estate at VIADER. Drink over the next 10-15 years. Age for at least 5 years to reach its peak drinking window.
69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Cabernet Franc
91+ points
Jeb Dunnuck: Its deep purple color is followed by a complex bouquet of red and black currants, iodine, leafy herbs, chocolate, and tobacco. This carries to a medium to full-bodied wine that has a rounded, mouthfilling texture, solid mid-palate depth, and the hallmark chewy tannins of the vintage. It's a solid, outstanding wine from this family-run estate that will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 15 years or more.
91+ points
Antonio Galloni: There is good energy and brightness in the flavors, though, and a good bit of potential, too. Mocha, wild flowers, cinnamon and sweet red berry fruit all open up with time in the glass.