"This wine has incredible, complex aromatics packed with dark fruits, smoky, mocha-coffee and orange peel notes. The mouth is layered with lots of dark fruits and cocoa, and just when you think the finish has gone as far as it can, it comes back with a burst of life and then slowly recedes."

"The 2003 Stepping Stone Cabernet Franc is a blend of 82% Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Merlot.Purple fruits, lots of blackberry/blueberry and deeply ripe plums dominate the aromas of this young wine, bringing forth memories of warm ripe fruit in the orchard. Bright berries cross the palate at entry accented by fresh crisp acidity. The finish is bold and hearty."