Varietal Composition: 42% Merlot, 32% Malbec, 26% Petit Verdot
Winemaker's
Notes: Deep
purple/magenta hues. Fruit-driven aromas of sweet cherries, cranberry, licorice,
and plum are intermingled with cinnamon and raspberry-vanilla compote. Incredibly
enticing and complex nose. The palate is beautifully focused and polished;
raspberries, violets, lavender, and cranberries give way to fine dusty tannins
that frame the mouth perfectly. There is a degree of spiciness as well as a
touch of Dutch salted licorice lent to the wine by the Malbec. Serve with sautéed
duck breast with balsamic cherry glaze. Enjoy now through 2015.