From the Winemaker:
The wine showcases rich layers of dark blue and black fruits, creating a complex blend of savory and sweet flavors. There is an ever-so-subtle bittersweetness reminiscent of amaro, along with a slightly ferrous quality and hints of graphite. These elements complement the opulent fruit - think late-season blackberries - adding complexity, structure, and length to the wine.
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From the Winemaker:
The wine showcases rich layers of dark blue and black fruits, creating a complex blend of savory and sweet flavors. There is an ever-so-subtle bittersweetness reminiscent of amaro, along with a slightly ferrous quality and hints of graphite. These elements complement the opulent fruit - think late-season blackberries - adding complexity, structure, and length to the wine.
The grapes hail from four sub-AVAs of Sonoma County - Knight’s Valley (40%), Moon Mountain (20%), Alexander Valley (20%) and Chalk Hill (20%). Combining varietals, elevations, aspects, climates, and soil types allows us to blend the components for a seamless composition.
In the cellar, hand-harvested and hand-sorted grapes undergo an extended cold soak followed by primary fermentation in stainless steel. Following primary fermentation, the wine is racked to French oak barrels (new, second-use, and neutral) for malolactic conversion and 16 months of aging. The barrel regimen is approximately 25% new oak, including Atelier, Sylvain, Taransaud, and Seguin Moreau cooperages.
90% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Malbec, and Syrah
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
"Lively aromas of dusty cherry, licorice and black pepper mingle on the nose of this decadent Cabernet. The palate brings richly textured black cherry, cocoa and anise flavors that evolve for about a minute across the finish. Loving the value here." - WE
