2004 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Nicole's

Inky ruby. Lush, sexy bouquet of dark berries, candied plum and oak spices. Thick, weighty and powerful, with creamy blackberry and cherry compote flavors picking up hints of clove and mace on the back. Tannins build slowly through the finish but don't intrude on the velvety, sweet dark fruit. Fans of big California cabernet will really dig this. David Ramey is the consulting winemaker here.