Aromas of violets, candied red fruit, cherries, and subtle hints of pencil lead. On the palate, this wine is smooth with elegant notes of cherry and cola followed by dried meats, classic Rutherford wine expressions.
Rated 92 Points by Wine Spectator and 90 Points by Wine Enthusiast.
Classic Cabernet Franc aromas of violet, peppercorn, and black licorice burst from the glass. Supporting this spice is fresh blackberry and some underlying cinnamon aromas. This complex wine dances between fruit forward and savory notes. On the palate, the wine has chewy tannin with layers of black fruit and spice.
96 Points & Double Gold –San Francisco International Wine Competition
Aromas of freshly baked mixed berry pie burst from the glass. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied, full of ripe cherry and red fruits. It is round and mouth-filling with a bright finish, making it an excellent wine to pair with food.
Silver Medal– San Francisco International Wine Competition
The wine has earthy plum aromas that bounce out of the glass. It is juicy and rich with fruit flavors like cherry and strawberry, followed by hints of leather and black pepper on the finish. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Cunat Vineyard in Oak Knoll and the Sequoia Grove Estate Vineyard in Rutherford.
“…this big, rich, powerhouse of a wine offers lots of blackcurrants, chocolate, vanilla bean, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. Showing more tobacco and classic Cabernet notes with time in the glass, this rich, full-bodied 2018 has a rounded, mouth-filling texture, sweet tannins, and a great finish. Give bottles an hour in a decanter if drinking any time soon, and it should evolve nicely for 10-15 years.” -Jeb Dunnuck