The winery says:
Our 2013 Tapestry reflects the 2013-growing season with its dense, powerful aromas and flavors, with bold structure. This is a wine that shows the artistry of blending five Bordeaux-heritage grape varieties, which contributed layer-upon-layer of flavor complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon gave the wine its generous core of briary blackberry and cassis expression, while we increased the amount of Merlot this year to tame the tannins and add plush mid-palate texture. Malbec contributed deep plum notes, while Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot completed the blend with nuances of rose, forest loam and graphite.
Suckling agrees, rating this 94 points:
Complex aromas of blackcurrants, tobacco and stones. Some oyster shell. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and a polished, refined, textured finish. A wine that harkens back to its traditions.
This is, by the way, from two of the finest and most historic vineyards in Rutherford (by Caymus Special Selection and Rubicon). The blend this year is 65% Cabernet, 22% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc.
