The 2005 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon is the winery flagship sourced from estate grown fruit. It spent 21 months in 52% new French oak, 20% new American oak, and the balance in two-year-old French oak. Opaque purple-colored, the wine offers up an aromatic array, of pain grille, violets, cassis, black currant, and a hint of mint. This leads to a medium-bodied, supple-textured wine with good depth, flavors of plum and cassis, and enough ripe tannin to evolve for 4-6 years. Nicely balanced with a long, fruit-filled finish, the wine will drink well from 2012 to 2025. Importer: Foster Wine Estates Americas, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-4500