Nose
aromas of spice and chocolate, and flavors of spice,
smoked meat and cracked white pepper.
Palate
This delicious
wine has fine acidity that gives way to soft sweet
vanilla and toasted oak on the finish.
Aging
21 months in French (55%), American Oak
(45%), (66% new)
Appearance
This inky purple-red
Food Pairing
Pairs well with
strongly-flavored foods such as grilled lamb and
venison, cassoulet, or barbecue ribs.
