Viader Napa Valley 1998 F1 A terrific example for the

A terrific example for the vintage

supplemented by occasional pump-overs and with limited post-fermentative maceration

flavorful foods such as grilled meats or rich stews

free from hormones and antibiotics

this estate has consistently produced one of the most concentrated and complex wines in Bordeaux

Viader Napa Valley 1998 F1 A terrific example for theAppearance: Deep garnet with a brick tinged rim. Nose: Blackcurrant, dried blackberry, cedar, cigar box, graphite, leather, dried herbs, and forest floor. Palate: Medium to full bodied with silky, resolved tannins. Mature cassis, plum, tobacco, pencil lead, earthy minerality, and subtle spice. Elegant rather than powerful. Finish: Long, savoury, and refined with lingering cedar and graphite.