From some of the oldest vinifera plantings in the valley, this blend of Merlot (37%), Cabernet Sauvignon (34%) and Cabernet Franc (26%) with a splash of Malbec and Petit Verdot spends two years in mainly French oak. Lifted notes of black and red berries with vanilla precede a plush palate of mulberry, black cherry and anise with approachable tannins through a liquorice-toned close.
Deep purple-ruby colour; cedary, plum and pencil lead nose; with a light floral note; medium-bodied, dry, fruity plum flavour, lovely mouthfeel; beautifully balanced.
From one of the more challenging in recent vintages, denoted by a late start and cool spring. Lifted red berries with hints of sage lead to a fruit-driven palate of bright cherry with a slightly savoury edge, firm tannins and a lengthy close.
Deep purple-ruby in colour; lightly cedary, blueberry pie bouquet. Medium-bodied, dry, blueberry and raspberry flavours with lively acidity and a floral note, ending on a note of pencil lead.
Dense purple colour; cedary, spicy, blueberry nose with evident oak; medium- to full-bodied, fruity and juicy blueberry and blackberry flavours. Good mouthfeel and well balanced, finishing on a creamy vanilla note and supple tannins.
Vibrant red and black fruit with mineral hints, an intense fruit-driven entry but with elegance and excellent focus. A plush and broad mouthfeel defined by spicy pepper notes wrapped in well-integrated oak, anise, vanilla and cedar hints, supported by firm but approachable silky tannins before lingering spice and oak interplaying through the close.
Forward notes of black and blue fruit with toasty notes. Mainly Merlot and Malbec yield a ripe and plush palate of mulberry, cassis and mocha notes with well managed oak and approachable tannins through a solid close.