Initially showcasing dark, brooding aromas of anise, freshly slivered fennel and baking spices that, as the wine evolves in glass, blossom into sweet fruit aromatics of ripe blackberries and mulberries with profoundly savory and mineral driven characters. On the palate, you'll discover fabulous density balanced with the energy and freshness of delicately supportive, super fine tannins. It's an elegant yet powerful wine, all the while being completely harmonious. A focused, powerful yet polished Bordeaux-style blend that offers great depth of fruit, strong oak spices and a big mouthfeel. Made from 76% cabernet sauvignon, 22% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. The palate shows cocoa, graphite, iron, orange zest and deep blueberries. Two-thirds Oakville fruit. Aged in 65% new French oak for 21 months. Rich and richly detailed, this red lets a wave of warmed black currant preserves, steeped black cherry and plum puree glide through, carried by a serious matrix of polished, fine-grained tannins and augmented by notes of alder, walnut husk, smoldering tobacco and warm cast iron. Savory, menthol and dried violet hints all flicker in the background. Built for the cellar. Best from 2026 through 2045. 820 cases made.