Cabernet Blend

97 points James Suckling

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 8% Cab Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec. Recently released after 2 years of cellar-aging, this is drinking beautifully in its youth. Round, plump, juicy, savory, and fruity. Elegantly complex that will reward a long meal as it develops in the glass. The floral-herbal perfume seduces to the very end of the finish. The fine, mouthwatering tannins and layers of complexity exudes distinctive character of the vineyard. Decant, give it some air and this sleepy giant will come to life. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 8% Cab Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec. Recently released after 2 years of cellar-aging, this is drinking beautifully in its youth. Round, plump, juicy, savory, and fruity. Elegantly complex that will reward a long meal as it develops in the glass. The floral-herbal perfume seduces to the very end of the finish. The fine, mouthwatering tannins and layers of complexity exudes distinctive character of the vineyard. Decant, give it some air and this sleepy giant will come to life.

93 points James Suckling

93 points The Wine Advocate

"The deep ruby/plum/purple-tinged 2012 Proprietary Red Blend Viader is composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Cabernet Franc. It exhibits lots of spice box, cedarwood, fruitcake, black currant, plum and Asian soy characteristics in its medium to full-bodied, supple textured, soft, round, seductive personality. Enjoy it over the next 10-12 years."