WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
From its inviting aromas of Damson plum, blueberry, black licorice and sarsaparilla to its holiday spice undercurrents of cardamom and cinnamon, this tantalizing wine rises from the glass beckoning a first sip. On the palate, a lovely mélange of dark red and black fruit flavors glide across plush tannins, with hints of incense, earth and graphite adding depth and nuance to a long, mineral-driven finish.
Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 6% Malbec
TASTING NOTES:
The lead pencil and black berry character is all here with some grape skin. It’s medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins and a slightly chewy finish. Crushed stone. Typical for the appellation.
James Suckling, 94 pts.