1997 Jones Family Cabernet Sauvignon
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(14.1% alcohol): Bright medium ruby. Slightly inky scents of blackberry liqueur and violet, plus some cool herbal greenness that suggests fast ripening at the end. Then juicy and tightly wound on the palate, with the intense black fruit and violet flavors coming across as rather ungiving, even stunted. Finishes firmly tannic, even youthfully tough, with late notes of black cherry and licorice. Very slow to evolve but will this wine ever really soften?
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This wine is the product of a small micro-vinification from a 5-acre vineyard on the upper eastern hillsides of Napa Valley. David Abreu, the well-known vineyard manager, oversees the vineyard, and acclaimed wine consultant, Heidi Barrett, makes the wine. The sensational 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (800 cases produced) is the finest effort yet from the Jones Family. The color is a saturated blue/purple. The nose offers up classic mineral, blueberry, creme de cassis, and subtle toasty oak notes. Full-bodied, with stunning purity, a multi-layered, full-bodied palate impression, and an explosive finish, this wine requires 2-3 years of cellaring; it will age nicely for 20-25 years. (release date 10/00) The Jones Family is a new star to add to the growing family of impressive Cabernet producers. Because of that, it would be wise for readers to get their names on the winery's mailing list. It may be your only chance to obtain any. Tel. (707) 942-0467