Nose

A bouquet reminiscent of roses, warm cherries and Kirsch liqueur.

Palate

Rich flavors of black cherry, cranberry, and hints of lavender, all finishing with hints of tobacco and spicy new oak.

Winemaking

7 to 12 days in stainless steel punch-down fermenter, with cap submersion at 6 to 24 hour intervals.

Aging

33% aged 16 months in new French oak barrels (Allier and Vosges), and 67% aged 16 months in one to three-year old French oak barrels.