More Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated and larger scaled, the 2009 Proprietor’s Cuvee (69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and a touch of Malbec and Petit Verdot, aged 30 months) is a serious effort as well and exhibits stunning cherry, currant, mineral, tobacco and cedar aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with beautiful purity of fruit and awesome freshness, it shows superb precision, structure and purity on the mineral-drenched finish. In need of 3-4 years of cellaring, this beauty will impress for two decades. Drink 2016-2029.
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