Country: U.S.A.

Region: Sonoma County

Vintage: 2016

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (94%); Cabernet Franc (4%); Malbec (1%); Petit Verdot (1%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 96+ (RP); 96 (JD)

"Very deep purple-black in color, it charges forth with intense notes of crushed black cherries, black berry preserves and cassis scents with touches of spearmint, Indian spices, espresso and dried lavender plus a waft of roses. Full-bodied, the palate reveals incredible restraint, slowly revealing earth and black fruit layers framed by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing very long and spicy. 750 cases produced, to be released in the fall of 2019."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown (RP) - 10/18