This wine is made using 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It spent 21 months in French Oak and another 24 months in bottle before released to market. It is opaque ruby with lighter ruby rim. On the nose espresso, caramel, dark chocolate, cedar spice, black tea, and black cherries. On the palate a welcome mouth feel, purple flowers, old leather, refined silky tannins, prunes, dried black cherries, black licorice, peppery, bergamot, smooth and velvety, well balanced and layered. Luscious finish with cappuccino and earl grey tea. Long lingering length. Gorgeous wine.
Pairing: Invite friends and roast a leg of lamb with rosemary and Dijon crust. Or serve up a rich, vegetarian lasagna and a kale salad with praline walnuts.
Cellaring: Hold for 6-8 years easily, or drink now after decanting.
Alc 14.4% | TA 6.1 | RS 0.6