Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 1998 (750ml) Cynthia I bought this in both

I bought this in both half and 750 ml bottles

this wine should be drunk alone as a dessert

but it continues to show just what great balance and length can mean in Bordeaux

with superb tension on the finish

Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 1998 (750ml) Cynthia I bought this in bothThe 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard was bottled earlier than usual as this vintage is not as massive or concentrated as its predecessors. To my palate, the 1998 is good, although I am not convinced it will be long lived. There are 2,300 cases of this 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc blend. It is supple and elegant, with a complex, evolved bouquet of smoke, black currants, spice box, and cedar. In the mouth, the