Nose
The nose is dark and ripe with tons of earth, spice and cracked black peppercorns.
Palate
The tannins are substantial, but cleverly camouflaged by the rich, opulent texture and flavors. While it is powerful, there is still a sense of elegance to this wine.
Winemaking
The grapes were gently de-stemmed, cold macerated and fermented in a one-ton bin. They were punched down over the course of fermentation to extract as much fruit as possible. The wine was then pressed into barrels for malolactic fermentation and aged 26 months in French oak.
Appearance
The color is nearly black, an indicator of the underlying depth and concentration.
