2002 Vineyard 29 "Aida" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend 400 feet on the Mayacamas

400 feet on the Mayacamas mountain range

black currants and even blacker fruits such as blackberries are prominent in this full-bodied

This is another Chardonnay where structure and intensity are the principal signatures

making for an interesting

2002 Vineyard 29 "Aida" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend 400 feet on the MayacamasThe new proprietary wine, the 2002 Aida, is a 650 case blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and 39% Merlot. A remarkable offering from the Aidas rocky soils, it is a full bodied, deep purple colored effort with a big, sweet nose of creosote, creme de cassis, raspberry, pepper, and a hint of garrigue (similar to the Zinfandel). In the mouth, it is tannic, full bodied, concentrated, and surprisingly seamless. This wine can be approached now, but promises to