Nose
Open aromatics of sweet ripe fruit layered with toasty French oak and hints of caramel.
Palate
Layers of flavor coat the palate with broad appeal, wonderful cherry texture and seamless tannins. Fruit is dense berry with a slightly more pronounced oak note than last year, giving a beautiful vanilla impression. These flavors persist a long time in a lengthy and powerful finish.
Winemaking
Blend of 7 varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Cab Franc, and Petite Sirah
Aging
100% French oak barrels, 40% new, 22 months in barrel, variety of coopers
Appearance
A deep black-ruby color.
