2004 Beaulieu Vineyard "Tapestry Reserve" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend

The Tapestry was first released in 1990 as a complement to the Georges de Latour. It is a classic Bordeaux blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec; elegant and beautifully balanced. Black cherry, brambly blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa and cedar dominate the nose and palate while 20 months of barrel age in 70% new barrels add warm vanilla nuances (more than half the barrels were French, with the remainder being a blend of American, Hungarian and Russian). Notably concentrated and richly textured.