The Cappella, which usually has at least 35-30% Cabernet Franc in it, looks absolutely fabulous now that the 2013 Cappella is finally in bottle. They only made about 206 cases of it, so it’s a small cuvée from this vineyard on the back streets of St. Helena. It displays sweet espresso notes, loads of white chocolate, blackberry, Asian spice and incense. It is full-bodied and opulent, with the tannins surprisingly silky and well-disguised, which is somewhat unusual in this vintage of extraordinary power and density. This is a 35- to 50-year wine.

A much darker profile emerges from the 2013 Cappella, where the flavors are bold and incisive to the core. Violets, lavender, graphite and cloves add dimensions of complexity to the dark blue/purplish fruit. The 2013 appears to be built for the long haul, but it is striking, even today.