About This Wine

On the nose: Integrated red and blue fruit, cassis, charred meat, black olives, mushrooms, fennel

On the palate: Red berries, pomegranate, graphite, tea leaves, black pepper, firm tannic finish

Wine Profile

Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 15% Malbec, 12% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Fermentation: 70% barrel fermented, 30% stainless steel tank fermented 

Aging:  30 months in French oak, 35% new, 65% 1-year-old barrels

Vintage Notes:

2018 was a dream growing season and harvest for Napa Valley. An abundance of rain in February was followed by continuous days of sunshine and mild temperatures that made for uniform vines and even cluster growth. With no major heat spikes to contend with, there was no need to rush through harvest. Cooler temperatures allowed us to pick when we wanted, without stress and under optimal conditions. The gift from Mother Nature translated to wines that not only have great concentration but also an amazing freshness.