2012 Solitaire (Coombsville, Napa, Yountville)

French Oak-70% new, 30% 1^st year

88% Cabernet Sauvignon

7% Merlot

3% Cabernet Franc

2% Petit Verdot

Pure and well balanced, this wine exhibits a complex mix of fresh-turned earth, dark berry, spice, cedar and mocha. It really comes together on the finish where the flavors weave together. Ends with well structured, fine-grained tannins.