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.