Downright delicious from the first sip to the last. Fragrant notes of candied violets, dark berry fruit, and vanilla bean lift from the glass. Full-bodied with excellent concentration and juicy, muddled black fruits, espresso-bean nuances, and gravelly tannins, which provide a welcome mid-palate texture. A good spine of acidity keeps everything in balance with a bit of tension on the finish. The final blend includes 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Petite Sirah.