Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 92
A blend of all five Bordeaux varieties, the '05 Tapestry is a soft, rich wine. It's full-bodied and satiny in red and black cherry, currant, anise and cocoa flavors. Immediately appealing, it should develop well over the next 6 - 8 years.

Wine & Spirits Review
Rated 92
With the chocolate richness of new oak and the density that has come to define modern Napa Valley's reds, this wine is still vinous, giving a more classical sense of cabernet. The structure is tight, the scents of violets, cedar and black olive adding to that traditional impression. It smells earthy, like a vineyard. To decant several hours before roasting venison with blueberries and wild mushrooms.

Wine Tasting Notes
The Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry weaves five classic varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec - into an elegant, beautifully balanced wine. The deep, expressive aromas and flavors are filled with black cherry, briary blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa, violet and cedar character. Cabernet Sauvignon's deep berry and cassis flavors are the firm backbone of the blend, while Merlot adds round, fleshy black cherry and cocoa notes. The Cabernet Franc perfumes with hints of violets and the Petit Verdot and Malbec enhance the ruby color and spiciness. This wine makes a delicious foil for mesquite-grilled steak, filet mignon with shiitake mushrooms and roast lamb.

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec