Michael David Rapture 2016 Color:Red showing some bite from the

showing some bite from the wood and plenty of focus

tannin and length than the winery's regular Oakville Cabernet

Carmelo and Rosa co-ferment it with an array of white varieties—about 10 percent of the blend—that grow among the Nerello vines

soaking fruit in Schladerer infuses it with flavor

with nuances of caramel and spice from oak aging

Michael David Rapture 2016 Color:Red showing some bite from theMichael Davids most select Cabernet Sauvignon offering, the 2016 Rapture opens with aromas of cocoa powder and fresh baked cherry cobbler on the nose. A plush, full bodied red wine with layers of dark chocolate truffle, Bing cherries and roasted almonds that lead to a concentrated finish.