COUNTRY: United States REGION: California, Sonoma VINTAGE: GRAPES: Zinfandel, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Petit Syrah, Malbec ALC: 15.4% TASTING NOTES: Round, rich with warm spice and dark fruit. Bit of chocolate. Complex, long finish. PRODUCTION NOTES: Separate lot vinification and aging for the first year after vintage yields mature blending components that exhibit distinction. We delight in constructing the layers of this blend starting with a base of opulent Zinfandel and weaving in dimension from complimentary varieties. The final assemblage is aged in French oak to integrate the component wines and elevate notes of exotic baking spices. SPECIAL POINTS: 96 Decanter