Nose
The nose displays complex aromas of ripe plum, bay, briar and earth.
Palate
Layer upon layer of black cherry, chocolate, mint and spice flavors. Smooth tannins and bright acidity provide the framework for the exceptionally long finish.
Harvest
In 1999 we harvested most all the Cabernet Franc and Merlot vineyards in the middle of the night! The goal was to deliver night-cooled fruit to the winery for early morning crushing, thus avoiding ‘cooking’ the grapes in the baking-hot Napa Valley sun.
Aging
18 months in French chateau barrels. 1/3 new - 2/3 aged.
