Tasting Notes
Working Title “ Palmleo 2583”
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon


The 2002 Palmleo 2583 is comprised of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from the St. Helena Appellation, a fertile region along the Napa Valley floor renown for producing exceptional Bordeaux varietals especially Cabernet Sauvignon.

With nearly four years in French Oak barrels, 30% of which are new, Palmleo 2583 exhibits a roundness and balance primarily associated with much older Cabernets. The winemaker, William “Bill” Ballentine, creates consistently elegant wines that maintain your interest throughout a meal and enhance the food with layers of flavor including chocolate, blueberry, black cherry and vanilla. The resulting wine demonstrates unusual opulence, a structured yet soft and subtle finish, and great balance reflecting its unique St. Helena provenance.

Bill Ballentine, under the William Cole Vineyards label, also produces a limited production Cabernet Sauvignon (280 cases). Prior to founding William Cole Vineyards, Bill was at St. Clement where the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon he blended was named #25 in Wine Spectator's list of “The Best 100 Wines In The World”. Bill also consults for several boutique wineries.

Palmleo is offering an exceptional opportunity to own a wine not distributed to the general public. We work with outstanding winemakers who combine nature’s bounty with their own artistry to bring small quantity and/or private label wines to consumers and collectors for their own cellars. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for years to come, the choice is yours. (Please call for pricing).

Palmleo 2583, 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Label, pending TTB approval
   
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