The aromas are complex and layered, consisting of deep plum, orange spice, wild iris, bing cherries, lychee fruit and rustic bramble berry. Masculine tannins balance the bold fruit to give this wine structural elegance. The ensuing flavors are umami-based with hints of cocoa, smoked meats and black fruits.
An ambitious blend of Merlot, Tempranillo, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown mainly on Atlas Peak. It’s bone dry and locked down in tannins and acidity, offering little relief, but there’s a potent core of blackberries and black currants that yearns to bust through. Clearly well grown, it could be an ager, but predictions are risky
| Technical notes |
| This wine showcases grapes from the Krupp Estate Vineyard situated high
above the Stag’s Leap District. The Tempranillo, Merlot and Malbec come from
cool, shallow, Aiken soils that are ideal for optimal ripening. The Cabernet for
this blend comes from an intense, rocky block that gets just the right amount
of sun. |
