St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The fruit for this elegant Cabernet Sauvignon came from vineyards on the valley floor throughout southern Napa and Rutherford. The addition of Merlot and Cabernet Franc creates structure and a lengthy mid-palate along with the ripe fruit notes on the nose. Winemaker Danielle Cyrot kept the lots separate through harvest and fermentation. After eighteen months in French oak, she made the final blend before bottling.

Rich, ruby red in color, this luscious Cabernet Sauvignon features aromatics of red cherry, boysenberry, cassis and vanilla spice on the nose, as flavors of strawberry jam, cherry cola and black licorice intertwine with clove and hints of cocoa powder on the palate. Integrated, supple tannins create the refined structure that carries this well-balanced Cabernet to a lengthy and flavorful finish.