Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 2000 (750ml) 2013 Tasted January 2011

Tasted January 2011

Perhaps the strongest wine I have ever tasted from Malartic Lagravière

and Spanish Bobal—perfect for burgers

sweet and structured with a slightly bitter finish

always with a minimum of intervention on wines

Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 2000 (750ml) 2013 Tasted January 2011The 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is a 1,700 case blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot. This vintage produced lighter wines, resulting in a Bordeaux like example of this cuvee. After 22 months in oak, this textured, perfumed Cabernet offers up aromas of black currants, earth, and lilacs (reminiscent of Chateau Margaux). It possesses a deep ruby purple color as well as medium body, a good