A 750 ml bottle of 2004 Viader Vineyards Cabernet Blend Napa Valley and one dozen delightful Michael Mischer chocolates plus a certificate for a dozen more...because you will definitely want more!

The wine captures an ideal balance between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon adds complexity and character as well as the backbone structure for long aging potential while Cabernet Franc contributes to the early approachability, elegant structure and violet-like aromatics. Viader is made from the finest selection of grapes from the hillside estate on Howell Mountain.

Winemaker Notes: The 2004 Viader is intense, upfront, floral bouquet laced with chocolate, coffee, anise, earth and leather. Lingering, complex tannins firm up in the finish which is rounded by the powerful aromas of blackberry, blueberry and mint. Approachable now, bottle aging will further develop bouquet and complexity. A wonderfully elegant mountain beauty!

The chocolates are made with single-origin chocolate of Grand Cru quality from Venezuela or Ecuador, including the exceptionally creamy milk chocolate. Michael Mischer entered the pastry and confection business as an apprentice to Swiss Master Pastry Chef Andreas Haertle at Konditorei in Braunschweig, Germany. His main retail store is on Grand Avenue in Oakland.