Composed of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Red Blend Viader features a deep garnet-purple color and nose of baked blackberries, blackcurrant pastilles and chocolate-covered cherries with touches of cedar chest, cardamom and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and tons of freshness, supporting the muscular black and red berry fruit core, finishing with loads of mineral sparks. (LPB) 92+