Nose
aromas of spice and chocolate,
Palate
flavors of spice,
smoked meat and cracked white pepper. This
delicious wine has fine acidity that gives way to soft
sweet vanilla and toasted oak on the finish.
Aging
11 months in French (86%), American Oak
(14%), (100% new)
Appearance
This inky purple-red
Food Pairing
Pairs
well with strongly-flavored foods such as grilled
lamb and venison, cassoulet, or barbecue ribs.
