70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux (declassified), France; light plus to medium bodied and dry with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, blueberry, flowers, cigar box, leather, and vanilla, with medium acidity, soft dry tannins, and a clean finish. Organic

The grapes are pressed and the must is cold soaked for 2 days to gently extract color and tannin, then ferments and ages in neutral French oak barrels for 6 months with regular bâtonnage.