Nose
The nose is enticing with deep aromatics of blackberries, plum, crème de menthe, and dark chocolate. Dark fruit intrigues the taster with blackberry, cassis, and hints of lavender and bramble on the nose.
Palate
On entry the fruit is crisp with lively acidity that brings a beautiful freshness. Loads of black cherry and raspberry come through on the rich, full mid-palate. Bright red berries lead in to a deeply complex and balanced finish with layers of rhubarb, pepper, roasted coffee and dark chocolate. From entry to finish, the wine builds texture and lingers on the palate with a historical nod to Rutherford dust.
Aging
18 months in 60% new tight grain French oak.
