Our Oakville vineyard, located near the Napa River is an exceptional place to grow grapes and make this wine. The result is a complex and intense wine with aromatic nuances of blackberry compote, dark chocolate, cigar box and graphite. The palate is deep and rich with flavors of forest fruits, mocha, black pepper, and baking spices. The tannins are full bodied and well-integrated with a finish that is long, lingering and vibrant. It drinks beautifully now and will easily age decades in the cellar.