Raymond Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot

Opening aromas of cassis, cherry, blackberry, earth, lilacs and cedar followed by ripe blueberry and blackberry flavors with black pepper and vanilla notes. A complex, full-bodied wine highlighted by lush fruit, and a long, smooth finish.

This wine is the perfect match for filet mignon with a Cabernet reduction sauce, marinated prime rib, braised beef short ribs, grilled portobello mushrooms with blue cheese butter, grilled tuna, wild game and hearty pasta dishes or stews. Also a wonderful wine to pair with dark chocolate desserts like flourless chocolate cake.

While delicious at an early age, this wine has the potential to be cellared for 10-15 years past the vintage date.