Black Hills Estate Winery 2004 Nota Bene

Well, after realizing how difficult it was to purchase the '03 Nota Bene I got my name on the mailing list with Black Hill's Estate Winery so I could purchase directly and not miss out on the 'o4 Nota Bene. I ordered two cases. By their release date of May 1st, 2006 they were completely sold out of all 2,800 cases. You can still purchase this wine from restaurant wine lists. This Bordeaux style blend is made up of 46/36/18. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. The color of this wine is a vibrant garnet with aromas of cherries, mint, pepper and tobacco. The flavors include red currants, black olives and dill. Because of it's youth it really needs to be decanted for an hour. In 5 to 7 years this promises to be an outstanding wine and I for one am looking forward to that. If you happen to be travelling there is a great little restaurant in Canmore, AB, called the Copper Door. The chef/owner is an avid wine collector. He has added the 1999 thru to 2004 Nota Bene from his own private collection onto the wine list. You will pay top $$ for it. I sampled the 2002 Nota Bene when there in July, $150 a bottle.