Vagabond 750ml 2004   
Sku: 60091028

In the early stages of our blending, it was relatively easy to ‘feel out’ the individual characteristics of each varietal. The Syrah component had a more intense fruit than the Cabernet; in fact it quite overpowered the finesse the Cabernet brought to the blend. The Syrah brought ‘grip’ to the blend; I made notes that it exhibited profound ‘pear’ flavors. Prior to the final blend, we fined the Syrah with egg whites, somewhat ‘toning down’ the ‘fleshiness’ and ‘over-exuberance’ of this component. The Cabernet was exquisite on its own account, exhibiting typical, honest currant and black fruit aromas and flavors. But, as is our want, we found that we improved on both components by blending them together. The final blend still had a ‘knock out’ nose of fruit, but now there were multifarious fruit components, adding complexity to the wine. Vagabond’s final blend appeared ‘seamless’ in texture, no ‘bumps’ or unkindly tannins in the way. The wine is certainly youthful, with the fruit being so forward, yet Vagabond does possess a balance and accessibility that leave it quite satisfying in its precocious youth.

	Country: UNITED STATES Region: CALIFORNIA Sub-Region: NAPA COUNTY Type: Still wine 6 bottles for $270.00