The summer of 2016 offered even temperatures and growing conditions, followed by slightly cooler temperatures in September allowing less pressure during harvest and a good combination of elegance and structure especially in red varieties. Rain arrived in mid October creating issues for some producers focused on later-ripening varieties. For the most part there are numerous high-quality wines from 2016. And it is one of the strongest vintages for Cabernet Sauvignon from the North Coast.

The Thrill possess complex, deep mahogany color with touches of fucshia on the rim. The beautiful, round entrance on the palate evolves on fruit such as plum, boysenberry, raspberry and strawberry crème. This blend has been hand picked and sorted.