WINEMAKER'S NOTE:
The immediate impression of this wine is power. Layered aromas of rose petals, ripe plum and white pepper spice are prominent on the nose. Enticing flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate and licorice explode on the palate upon first taste. Subtle tannins culminate in a fine elegance that is enhanced by lingering flavors of dried cranberries and classic flavors of cigar box and cedar. This impressive wine will continue to delight for years to come.
Blend: 35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
TASTING NOTES:
Cedary oak with plenty of dark chocolate, tapenade, black beans, roasted pepper and blackberries. Recognizable cabernet characters give this depth and a demureness. Full-bodied on the palate with fine, dusty tannins and a flavorful middle extending to a long, solid finish. Some bitter chocolate at the end. Drinkable now, but better from 2025.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
