Deep Garnet in color with a purple rim. Exotic aromas of Satsuma plums,spice, orange rind, cassis, black raspberries and Logan berries harmonizingwith anise, cloves and vanilla. The palate is fresh and lively with focusedintensity. Flavors of jasmine, lavender, black cherries and pomegranatecontribute to a deliciously bright mid-palate with cedary oak leading to along savory finish. Excellent with Pasta Bolognese and braised ox-tail. Enjoynow through 2014.
Technical Notes This wine showcases grapes from the Krupp Estate Vineyard situated highabove the Stag’s Leap District. The Tempranillo, Merlot and Malbec come fromcool, shallow, Aiken soils that are ideal for optimal ripening. The Cabernet forthis blend comes from an intense, rocky block that gets just the right amountof sun.