96pts James Suckling

Blackberries, blueberries, graphite, light spices and tar on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a polished and refined finish. Complex at the end, with an aftertaste of nuts, cedar and black currants. Chewy and crunchy.

Tasting Notes

Deep and polished with plum, fresh cherry and marionberry with touches of cassis and clove. Vibrant red fruits layered with dried sage and cedar. Full and steadfast, its bright acidity is balanced by well-integrated tannins, with a hint of cocoa and earth on the finish.

Winemaker Notes

Deep and polished with blackberry, black cherry, and briar with nuances of earth and cedar. Ripe red fruits of tart cherry and red currant, over fresh thyme and hulled walnuts. Full and steadfast, its bright acidity is balanced by well-integrated tannins, with sweet and savory notes of toffee, olive, and dried violets on the finish.e.

Blend: 98.5% Cabernet, 1.5% Merlot