This wine bursts with black cherries, currants, and mild black pepper spice underlined with a soft mint-chocolate finish.

The nose opens with notes of black currant and cassis followed by subtle hints of mint, anise, black spice and dark earthy chocolate tones backed by huge black jammy fruits.

The 2003 Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon shows lush, elegant and silky soft tannins on the entry followed by flavors of dark plum, juicy blackberry, and hints of subtle anise. Traces of freshly roasted coffee interlaced with spices such as clove and nutmeg carry this wine to its finish. This mountain fruit shows elegance and restrain on the palate with evolved tannins throughout. "90 Points, Wine Enthusiast"

In 2004, bud break occurred early and the trend carried forward throughout