Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard 2011

Deep ruby color. Mingling aromas of cedar, dried bay leaves, juniper berries and cranberries, plus hints of vanilla, black pepper and spicy oak. Fruit flavors abound, especially black cherries, dark plums and raisins. Smooth tannnins lead toa a crisp and lively finish.Sycamore Vineyard-Rutherford (100%): Located about 1.2 miles south of Bosche, right up against the Mayacamas Range, this vineyard has a rich clay loam. Sycamore Vineyard produces small berries reminiscent of mountain fruit berries, with intense extract of color and flavor. The color is very dark early in the fermentation, with flavors of black currant and black berry with a forest floor complexity.