Kenzo Estateaiai represents the color indigo in the Japanese language and has been used
in the ancient art of textile dyeing for thousands of years throughout
Japan. Derived from plant material, indigo is a rare commodity, just as
the wine that bears its name. With aging, both ai and indigo dye evolve
and soften in texture and expression. Selected from the most superb
barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and enhanced by additional Bordeaux
components, this wine is the boldest expression of the estate vineyards’
potential. The 2014 ai is a delicate bookend to the full-bodied wines of the
past three vintages. The wine floats across the palate, its bright and
alluring aromatics intermingle savory notes of white pepper and slate,
offset by bright brambleberry and orange zest. Muscular, yet also refined,
this wine balances silky tannins and bright acidity to create a structurally
sound bottle that can be enjoyed now and into the next 15 years.