After 22 months in barrel, this wine has a rich garnet color, and classic Cabernet aromas with leather, cocoa, and spice. With touches of chestnut and nutmeg, it comes off clean. Consistent with flavors that continue the aromatics, with ample tannin and body to age beyond the next decade, but delightful now with anything BBQ’d and rich after decanting to add oxygen to allow it to open up.

The nose is deeply scented, with concentrated aromas of blood plums, bramble berries and cassia bark. The palate is full-bodied with with finely integrated tannins and acidity, giving notes of boysenberries, mulberries and sweet spices. Very lush and generous. Drink or hold.