85 is a blend of Mendocino grapes - 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. It was aged in 30% medium toasty, new American oak and 70% seasoned oak barrels. Alcohol checks in at 14.5% abv and it sells for $45. They only made 240 cases.
The wine is medium dark and smells of plums and blackberries, with great notes of sage, vanilla and eucalyptus. That dark fruit hits big on the palate and carries along nice oak spice notes with it. Tannins are fairly aggressive, and the finish lingers awhile.
85 is a blend of Mendocino grapes - 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. It was aged in 30% medium toasty, new American oak and 70% seasoned oak barrels. Alcohol checks in at 14.5% abv and it sells for $45. They only made 240 cases.
The wine is medium dark and smells of plums and blackberries, with great notes of sage, vanilla and eucalyptus. That dark fruit hits big on the palate and carries along nice oak spice notes with it. Tannins are fairly aggressive, and the finish lingers awhile.
Aug 31st, 2017
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
