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
25% aged 16 months in new French oak barrels (Allier and Vosges), and 75% aged 16 months in one to three-year old French oak barrels.
