This 1997 R&B Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an extraordinary wine with remarkable depth and complexity. It exhibits a huge core of dark black cherry fruit with elements of dark chocolate, violets, black olives, and anise in the bouquet. The small addition of Merlot adds a touch of soft sweet cherries. The flavors are velvety, juicy, voluptuous black cherries with evident dark chocolate, ripe currants and smooth creamy dark cherry and currant aftertaste. This wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with all of the exotic spice and layers of fruit you would expect from a Reserve wine.-Winery