Philippe Melka, Metisse, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Barbaresco Two thoughts occur: one

Two thoughts occur: one

After experimenting with some Dijon clones

strong yields

It is immediately clear that this is a bigger and more powerful wine that possesses outstanding mid-palate density and a huge reserve of dry extract that imparts a seductive mouth feel and mostly buffers the exceptionally firm tannic spine on the massively long finish

vanilla and chocolate

Philippe Melka, Metisse, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Barbaresco Two thoughts occur: one93 Points Int'l Wine Cellar Deep ruby red. Knockout nose combines blackcurrant, minerals, iron, licorice and leather. Suave, supple and refined; sweet but fresh and nicely delineated. This has a distinctly sophisticated texture for Napa Cabernet. Finishes with sweet, late arriving tannins and lovely verve and length. (ST) 05 2007