The 2005 MONOLITH is a traditional Bordeaux-style blend consisting of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels, 2005 MONOLITH is rich in color and mouth feel, with the soft finish you expect from this wine.
“Good bright ruby-red. Aromas of raspberry and bitter cherry, with a whiff of mustard seed. A juicy, energetic wine with good spice character and cut. Finishes bright, supple and persistent, with a note of chocolatey oak and slightly drying oak tannins. This has style.”
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- Steven Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
"Deep ruby color to the edge. Rich, clean red fruit aromas. Ripe and vibrant on the palate with fine concentration and intensity. Wonderfully bright, fresh finish with present, yet supple, tannins promising a fine future in bottle. Could drink it right from the barrel. Drink upon release for its primary fruit flavors or age for up to 10 years."
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