THE FLAVOR PROFILE:
This wine presents an effusive bouquet of ripe blueberry, raspberry and dark cherry aromas, backed by hints of vanilla bean, subtle mint leaf and cinnamon stick. The palate is lush, opening with flavors fo blackberry pie and cherry fruit and backed by fine tannins and hints of toasted caramel, sweet cream and ground clove on the supple finish. - Winery
THE WINE
The fruit for this wine was sourced from three different and distinctive appellations. The lush mouthfeel and bright characters of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from Lake County elegantly balance the vibrance of Sonoma County Cabernet and the dark berry fruit and deep complexity of the Napa Valley Cabernet and other Bordeaux varietals.
THE WINEMAKING:
The fruit for this blend was harvested from late September through early November, then meticulously sorted and and sent to temperature- controlled tanks for fermentation. Pump-overs were performed two to three times daily to extract the intense flavors, and the finished wine was aged in 50% new French oak for five months prior to bottling.
Blend:
88% Cabernet Sauvignon
7% Syrah
3% Malbec
2% Cabernet Franc
1% Merlot
1% Petit Verdot