Palate
The rich luscious fruit of the Syrah (20%) combines with the supple tannins and elegant
structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) to produce a wine with exceptional fruit on
both the nose and palate. Generally our Clone 6 Cabernet is aged for up to 18 months
prior to release. However, in Talianna, the addition of the Syrah softens the Clone 6
Cabernet tannins, allowing the Clone 6 Cabernet to be enjoyed sooner. As the wine
ages, the influence of the Syrah is surpassed by the Cabernet, and the wine acquires the
dusty, cedary characters one associates with mature Rutherford Cabernet. The resulting
wine has a beautiful balance between fruit, oak, tannins and acidity with an elegant
finish
Aging
20 months in 90% French Oak, 100% new
