Tasting Notes "The 2001 vintage marks the second single vineyard wine sourced from Helena Montana and the first single vineyard wine distributed to the public. The fruit for this wine is exceptionally concentrated, as indicated by the deep, dark purple color, and the rich, black fruit bouquet. Although black fruit also prevails in the full-bodied flavor, hints of chocolate and espresso are present. Remarkably soft tannins give this 2001 vintage wine a velvet-like quality. - Pierre Seillan, Vigneron/Winemaker Acclaim 90-92 POINTS, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, August 2002 "...possesses terrific color saturation in addition to sweet, concentrated blackberry and currant fruit intermixed with underbrush and smoke characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, layered, and impressive, it is one of the finest Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignons I have tasted. Given its opulence, it will be accessible young, and should age well for 10-15 years." |