Nose

dark garnet in the glass. Black and red fruits along with hints of pipe tobacco are evident in the nose.

Palate

As in prior vintages, this is a very expressive and multi-dimensional wine with great structure and a long finish. Black cherry and plum, cassis, hints of spice, Rutherford dust and floral notes overlaying sweet oaky tannins.

Bottling

Bottled 8/25/16

Aging

Aged 22 months in French Oak (100% new) in a combination of 3 cooperages - Ermitage, Ana Selection and Vicard.