Rich and polished, with cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, cocoa, espresso, and subtle forest-floor notes. Full-bodied and concentrated, it balances ripe fruit with elegant structure, bright acidity, and fine Rutherford-dust tannins. A touch of allspice and savory earth adds complexity without weighing it down. Comparable in style to a polished Napa Cabernet with a more classic, Bordeaux-influenced edge.

Serve slightly below room temperature with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged cheddar.