2017 Red Blend

43% Cabernet Franc, 39% Malbec, 18% Petit Verdot

Picked on the same day, we loaded these grapes all together into open top new French puncheon. Aged for 4 1/2 years in the same puncheon. Bottled in 2022.

Dense, dark ruby in color. Seductive and delicate perfume on the nose, yet with generous aromatics of red cherries, currants & rose petals. The palate is complex and layered, bringing ripe red fruits, fresh pencil shavings, petrichor, pepper, cinnamon and creme de cassis. The finish is mineral, balanced and long with a pleasing coating of dusty tannins. The co-fermentation serves to harmonize these varieties into a seamless and thoroughly enjoyable wine.