Harvest was marked by slightly lighter yields and smaller berries. The grapes were harvested fully ripe with an average Brix of 23.8. Fermentation was followed by an extended maceration for an average of 20 days on the skins. Forward aromas of mocha, cassis and bay leaf. Full and rich black cherry and cassis fruit meet cinnamon and pepper spices and sweet oak on the palate.
Superb balance continues through a persistent finish.