Country: US / INEO
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Staglin / Napa Valley
Here’s a young, strong, vigorous wine that needs cellar time. It’s absolutely dry, and hits the palate with numbing tannins. But the blackberry, cassis and cedar flavors are intense and concentrated. Earns its high score by the wonderful combination of elegance and potency. Hold until after 2015.