Tasting note

Toasty oak with tasty dark chocolate and black plum aromas and flavours in this iconic Californian red wine. Fairly smooth though decanting for 2 hours will help. A towering Merlot of great depth and structure from one of Napa's flagship producers. Soul soothing and heart quickening. Finishes with black plum and dark spice. Concentrated, deep and satisfying. Pair with roast beef. Pair with: beef stew, prime rib, lamb cutlets, coq au vin, pot roast. Drink: 2014-2020. Score - 92. (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014)

Black cherry, blueberry and cocoa mint aromas blend with fruit forward flavors of black cherry and plum on the palate creating a Merlot that is very satisfying from the moment you pick up the glass. Hints of cocoa, brown spice, toffee and vanilla bean mingle with the concentrated berry flavors and ripe tannins that extend throughout the long finish.