Araujo Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Araujo Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 is a medium-bodied, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from the Napa Valley of California. Formerly known as the Araujo Estate, the Eisele Vineyard is potentially one of the greatest terroirs in California. Now owned by François Pinault of Château Latour, it is well known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines of immense complexity, concentration and weight yet ethereal levity, silken texture and impressive longevity. On the 2002. "Araujo’s spectacular 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is a 1,700-case blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot from a vineyard tucked in the lower hillsides of northeastern Napa Valley, not far from the quaint town of Calistoga. Araujo has enjoyed an incredible string of top-notch vintages from 2001 through 2005 and again from 2008 through 2010. Extremely youthful at age ten, the 2002 is a candidate for perfection. Its dense blue/purple hue is followed by abundant aromas of cassis, incense, crushed rocks and spring flowers. Full-bodied and opulent as well as pure, rich and authoritative, with abundant but beautifully integrated tannins, this opulent, plush 2002 can be drunk now or cellared for another 20-25 years." Wine Advocate, 2012