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Offering a distinctive wine each vintage, the 2015 Ne Cede Malis is unctuous and full-bodied with stunning concentration and incredible depth. The wine reveals layers of dark blackberry, beautiful blueberry compote and black plum, enhanced by savory nuances of delicate dried herbs, white pepper, roasted coffee, dark cocoa nib and black licorice. This single block blend is powerful and full of rich velvety mouthcoating tannins which highlight the age and character of the oldest vines on the Stags’ Leap estate. Secondary notes of lavender, violet and cedar lead to an extraordinary lengthy finish with plushness and opulence. Inviting in its youth but also meant for age-worthiness, decanting is suggested to allow the flavors to evolve and reveal their complexity and elegance.