This 2015 marks the third vintage of Accendo, the new winery that Bart and Daphne Araujo launched with the help of their team led by winemaker Francoise Peschon, consulting oenologist Michel Rolland and viticulturist Steve Mathiasson. Bart and Daphne bought property along Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena and a great vineyard in Oakville that runs along the east bench of Silverado Trail. They are once again in the business of making exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. “Produced from 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon offers up profound wild blueberries, freshly crushed blackberries and chocolate-covered cherries scents with suggestions of Chinese five spice, Sichuan pepper, bay leaves and lavender plus a savory touch of yeast extract. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with expressive, multilayered blue and black fruits, all supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long with a compelling earthiness coming through.”