Slightly overripe (raisinated) black fruit (a bit dirty) with just a hint of stewed bell pepper herbaceousness and just a little hint of oak (freshly-sanded wood). A bit hot - with elevated alcohol, low tannins, and medium acid. Tastes like what it is - a basic Napa cab.

Intensely perfumed. Complex and appetizing nose of slightly toasted baguette, green apple, and ripe yellow apple, and dark berry fruit (80% Pinot). The flavors are well-knit together and shifted intriguingly as it breathed. On the palate, good acidity but just a touch sweet for me - I'm guessing this is 10-15g RS? Great finish, great length. Moderately-sized bubbles - not exceptionally fine.