Tasting Notes:
Intense ruby red color with violet edges. Warm, spicy, powerful nose with intense aromas of cherry, almond and vanilla. Full-bodied, supple and smooth.
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Aging:
60% of the wine is aged in in oak barrels for 24 months and 40% in new French Allier barriques for 18 months. The wine is aged six months in bottle before release.
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Winemaking:
Grapes are carefully selected, handpicked and dried in the traditional, natural way for 90 to 100 days. Soft pressing is followed by 30 days of maceration with skins.
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Food Pairing:
Perfect with red meats, game and cheese.
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Accolades:
2013 Decanter – 92 pts
2011 Wine Spectator – 90 pts
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