Tasting notes:

Winemaker extraordinare RosemaryCakebread is the proprietor of Gallica,located in Oakville, Napa Valley. TheCabernet Franc and CabernetSauvignon grapes for this wine aresourced from the organically-farmedOakville Ranch Vineyard and cofermentedto create this Bordeaux-styleblend. Exhibiting a deep purple-ruby hue,the wine’s bouquet has dark black fruitsand morello cherry with cedar wood andhints of sweet bell peppers and lavender.Textured, layered and well-defined, thewine has a long savoury, sappy finishredolent of baking spices and vanilla pod.A ripe yet elegant style to match the likesof beef with parsnip purée and braisedchard accented by a dash of quatre épices.(Patricia Stefanowicz MW)