In the glass this opaque-purple wine has a deep garnet halo. Swirling aromas of ground cinnamon, eucalyptus, tobacco and loam emanate in dense layers. On the palate this wine has a really pleasing mouthfeel that is both sleek and structured, with a lush fruit core framed by a silky tannin profile that is even and consistent from front to back. Loaded with classic Cabernet Sauvignon notes like cassis, cocoa, sun-baked black fruit, nutmeg, and worn leather this wine is approachable now and with a few years in the cellar will age gracefully and develop into a finer expression of the vineyard. - Thomas Rivers Brown, winemaker