

A very dark, plum-colored wine with a super ripe nose of raisins and
ripe red fruits. The mongrel blend (30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Sangiovese,
13% Merlot, 12% Malbec, 11% Grenache, 11% Syrah) delivers strong scents
and flavors of toast and coffee, surprising in a wine at this price.
Round, mature flavors give the impression that some older wine has been
blended in, though it has not. The soft, fruit-driven center leads into
a toasty finish with substantial, medium-grained tannins. 2,500 cases
produced.

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