The 2004 Carnasciale is a great introduction to the wines of this estate. It is a gorgeous, open-knit effort that reveals notes of herbs, menthol, roasted espresso beans and sweet dark fruit on a medium-bodied frame, displaying excellent length, fine tannins and a lingering note of sweetness on the finish. Made in a more accessible style than Caberlot, Carnasciale is sure to provide more immediate pleasure than the estate’s ‘Grand Vin.’ Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484