MAISON 2009 NAPA VALLEY RUTHERFORD CABERNET

This new vintage of Maison Cabernet, from the cooler 2009 vintage, has pretty boysenberry and currant aromas, with a slightly herbaceous, earthy undercurrent and sweet vanilla bean nuances. The berry fruit is full on the palate, with creamy caramel notes and ripe tannins, this drinks well now and will continue to over the next four to five years.The Winery farms organically on their estate vineyards, and has received the new "California Sustainable Winegrowing" certification from the Winegrowing Alliance because of their efforts to conserve energy and water, as well as introducing natural predators to control insects and animals.