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70% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that is aged 16 months in 100% new French oak.  Average age of the vines is 80 years old.  300 case production

Medium purple in color, it displays a splendid bouquet of spice box, incense, lavender, earth notes, black currant, and blackberry with a hint of balsamic in the background. Full-bodied in the mouth with dense, layered flavors and a plush palate feel, this lengthy offering will benefit from 2-3 years of additional bottle age. -92pts WA (JM)

Saturated bright ruby. Very ripe aromas of jammy redcurrant, mocha, violet and dusty herbs. As primary as a barrel sample in the mouth, with juicy, brooding flavors of blackberry, violet and spices. Comes across as quite backward today owing to its powerful tannic spine. This reminded me of a vintage port, which goes into bottle extremely unevolved and matures in glass. -90pts IWC (JR)

A loamy, structured style, featuring coffee, dark plum, currant and dark licorice flavors carried by hints of coffee and roasted cedar. Stays integrated through the finish. -90pts WS