2000 Conn Creek Winery Anthology Napa Valley

65% Cabernet Sauvignon; 19% Merlot; 13% Cabernet Franc; 3% Malbec. Long on fruity energy and laced with well-fit sweet oak seasonings, Conn Creek's Bordelaise blend is a successful, mid-sized working that runs to refinement rather than outsized ripeness or big-boned sturdiness. Slightly rounded on entry and slightly firm to finish, it is brightened by a touch of last-minute acidity, and its lengthy line of lively fruit guarantees several years of improvement in the bottle.