PureCru, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Shiraz Leading off the Pinot Noirs

Leading off the Pinot Noirs

and my last 750ml of this wine showed better

with raspberry and cinnamon aromas and sleek cherry and mineral flavors

98 points Wine Advocate

red berry preserve and mocha scents are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish

PureCru, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Shiraz Leading off the Pinot NoirsAppellation: Napa Valley Composition: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was punched Cap fermented and barrel aged for 36 months inselected French Oak barrels and then blended just a few weeks beforebottling. Tasting notes: Currants with notes of oak, minerals, clove and olive in the nose. On thepalate there is fruit flavors of currants, berries and black plums, with a hint ofdark chocolate. Balanced and bright,