On the nose: Concentrated small blackberries, black currants, plum jam, cedar, violet candies, underbrush, cassis, coffee grinds, red velvet cakes, toasted cedar, licorice

On the palate: Silky, soft, round entrance, evolving on elegant tannins, notes of fresh bing cherry pepper, blackberry, cherry, a hint of fennel, bitter grenadine, lavender, supple tannin

Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

Aging: 18 months in 40% new French oak