Nose
Aromas are rich, ripe and generous with notes of sweet blackcurrant, tobacco, and toasted oak.
Palate
On the palate, these aromas are met with lavish cassis flavors and complemented by vanillin oak, solid tannin structure, and a lush framework.
Growing Conditions
Appelations: 99.4% Napa Valley, 0.6% Sonoma Valley
Aging
20 months 50% 2-3yr French oak 50% new French oak.
Appearance
The deep red and purple hues exhibit terrific depth and concentration, indicating the wine’s solid structure.