The debut blend features 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petite Sirah, primarily sourced from the Chalk Hill appellation with supplementary fruit from Mendocino. Winemaker Mario Monticelli notes the wine is designed to over-deliver on quality, moving away from industry pretense to focus on sustainable farming and craft. The resulting profile offers a concentrated palate of blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, underscored by cedar and baking spice notes.
Technically, the 2023 release underwent a 30-month aging process in French oak barrels, half of which were new. Bottled at 14.0% alcohol, the wine provides a smooth finish characterized by mocha and vanilla. It is currently available through select retailers, positioned as a versatile pairing for roasted meats and aged cheeses that remains approachable for immediate consumption or light short-term cellaring.
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