Vineyards & Harvest

Grown in California’s abundantly rich Central Valley, this combination of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes provides the perfect blend of structure and finesse.

The vines were pruned to Geneva Double Curtain to provide shade for the grape clusters. A relatively cool summer allowed the grapes to mature on the vine through August. The grapes were night harvested in late August and early September and brought cool to the cellar.

Winemaking

The grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented with pure select wine yeast in temperature controlled fermentation tanks, then pressed at 5 degrees Brix to minimize tannins and accentuate fruit flavors. The wine settled overnight, was drawn off the settling lees and transferred to the cool confines of the aging cellar until bottling.

Tasting Notes

Opulent flavors of dense, jammy fruit, decadent mocha and dark chocolate are framed by notes of spicy black currant and rich black cherry. Hints of peppery spice and fresh herb notes round out this velvety wine.

In a Word

...smooth

Food Pairing

Try it with a steak marinated in black pepper and fresh herbs, a hearty pasta primavera or roasted red potatoes drizzled with olive oil and rosemary.

Life Pairing

Impromptu dinner with friends…their house, or yours.