Winemaker's Comments

The 1998 Sylviane Cabernet Sauvignon is the fifth release of this fine Bordeaux red varietal from the Leducq Vineyards estate in St. Helena, California. The closely spaced vines and well drained soil produce small berries with intense flavors.

The 1998 Sylviane Cabernet displays a nose of rich dark fruit, cocco and hints of smoke. Round on the palate, strawberry jam and spice give way to a lingering finish featuring subtle tannins, tobacco tones and black currants.

The color, tannins and flavors were extracted using traditional Bordeaux techniques and the wine aged for 21 months in small French oak barrels. It was then fined with egg whites and bottled.