A brilliant effort, the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Mountain Estate is a blend of primarily Mt. Veeder fruit as well as a bit from Howell Mountain. Made from 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, it is an impressively built red exhibiting an inky/purple color as well as a big, sweet nose of creosote, blue and black fruits, and mineral characteristics. It is extracted, rich, layered, and long with high tannin that suggests 4-5 years of cellaring is required. It should keep for two decades. (Release date Spring 05)Tel. (800) 769-3649; Fax (800) 600-5895