Nose of violets, sweet clover, damp earth sweet kalamata olives. Big tannins, full of cherries, rich baker's chocolate, coffee, minerals all the way through the finish. Excellent for ribs and barbeque pork loin.

Fermentation: Barrel fermented for 15 months in new and used French oak barrels

Blend: 35% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cab. Sauv., 15% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 5% Barbera