92pts James Suckling

A good value year in and year out, offering rich and layered black cherry and dark chocolate flavors on a velvety, moderately tannic texture. Shows a nice deep red-black color with mint, cedar and black currant aromas followed by well-saturated flavors. Drink or hold.

92pts Tasting Panel

Aged in American oak, this ripe and rich red exhibits expressive flavors of black cherry, licorice, and mocha. Tannins smooth out and reveal a savory mid-palate of roasted hazelnut coffee and umami. Oak notes are well-balanced on the long finish.

91pts Wine Enthusiast

The nose is awash in dark cherry, chocolate, and vanilla aromas while the palate balances tannin, cherry, and oak flavors into a lingering vanilla finish.

Winemaker Notes

Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and currant are accented by notes of toasted pastry, hazelnut, and vanilla from our authentic barrel aging program. Big, juicy red-fruit flavors infuse the palate while softly textured tannins lead to a long, gratifying finish.

Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc