Destemmed, 3-5 day cold-soak, fermented in stainless steel and small open top bins, with pump-overs occurring during cold-soak and punch downs during fermentation.

Aged 20 months in 225 and 228 liter French and American oak barriques, 20% of which were new.

Chocolate-blackberry ganache, cranberry preserves, sweet mint, black licorice, dark olive, new leather, mahogany. The palate is sleek and supple, firm, fine-grain, polished tannins, with a complex, and classy finish.

Scores

91 Points Vinous

95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

96 Points Sunset International Wine Competition