Wente Southern Hills Cabernet 2008

3,000 acres.

Aromas of black cherry and plum. Rich fruit on the palate with approachable tannins provide a long, smooth finish. This cabernet consists of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Sirah, 6% Merlot, 4% Barbera, 3% Petite Verdot.

Each lot of wine was aged separately for 14 months in a combination of American, French, Eastern European and neutral oak barrels.