Blend of 83% Merlot; 12% Cab Sauv, and 5% Petit Verdot, aged 17 months in French oak (30% new), very deep Ruby with rich aromas of dark ripe fruit and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with soft sweet vanilla spice, cacao and cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with balanced mineral wrapped in cacao and oak. A solid Merlot.
Blend of 83% Merlot; 12% Cab Sauv, and 5% Petit Verdot, aged 17 months in French oak (30% new), very deep Ruby with rich aromas of dark ripe fruit and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with soft sweet vanilla spice, cacao and cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with balanced mineral wrapped in cacao and oak. A solid Merlot.
Apr 18th, 2022Blend of 83% Merlot; 12% Cab Sauv, and 5% Petit Verdot, spent 17 months in French oak (30% new), very deep ruby with rich aromas of dark ripe fruit and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with soft sweet vanilla spice, cacao and cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with balanced mineral wrapped in cacao and oak. A solid Merlot.
Blend of 83% Merlot; 12% Cab Sauv, and 5% Petit Verdot, spent 17 months in French oak (30% new), very deep ruby with rich aromas of dark ripe fruit and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with soft sweet vanilla spice, cacao and cedar. Fine tannins, long finish ending with balanced mineral wrapped in cacao and oak. A solid Merlot.
Jul 5th, 2021
What a great gift. This thing was exceptional. It comes out swinging, full bodied and mature, but it has a lot of subtle fruitiness afterwards. Loved it.
What a great gift. This thing was exceptional. It comes out swinging, full bodied and mature, but it has a lot of subtle fruitiness afterwards. Loved it.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Napa Valley, California, USA
