91prs James Suckling

Blackberries, chocolate wafers, sweet tobacco and some vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied with plush tannins. It’s ample, dense and creamy, with generous berry character and a chocolatey finish.

Winemaker Notes

February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed by extended fall sunshine and moderate heat created near-ideal conditions for the fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in sugar levels.

31% Cabernet Franc 22% Petit Verdot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 8% Merlot

27 Months French Oak

50% New

14.5 % Alcohol