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Etude Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (Napa Valley) 2004

The 2004 Oakville is another exceptional single AVA Cabernet from Etude in the 2004 vintage. The intensely forward fruit mix of black currant, blackberry, plums, with a dash of soy sauce and oriental spice makes it very attractive for current consumption. The wealth of silky tannins, howeve, suggests that it also has considerable aging potential. If you can find it (only 13 barrels were produced) this is a must buy. Grade: A