The grapes come from the best communes of south-central Napa, and most of the barrels were new French oak. The Cabernet is blended with a little Petit Verdot, Cab Franc and Merlot. The wine itself is soft and plush, with a velvety mouthfeel framing dry, ripe blackberry, cherry and cocoa flavors. Drink now. ——S.H.(2/1/2007)—— 88