Nose

At first this wine is all about fruit; ripe dark cherry and blackberry are framed by toasty oak with hints of coffee, tea and vanilla.

Palate

The dark fruit is vibrant on entry, which leads to a full rich mouth coating mid palate and nicely balanced fine tannin. The intensity and concentration flow seamlessly to notes of ripe fruit and barrel tones that linger pleasantly for an extended period, inviting one back to the glass!

Growing Conditions

Salvestrin ~ Dr. Crane Vineyard

Aging

22 months in 65% French, 35% American;
60% New Oak