Our flagship wine holds the distinction as being the first recognized American Meritage. We blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot just before bottling. Black roses, a trace of clove, mineral, and cedar in the nose. Deep ruby color. A bright balanced wine with structure and richness. Youthful with tart cherry and currants up front, bright and polished in the middle with spice, minerals, and pomegranate that evolve into a long spicy finish. Each lot was punch cap fermented read more...Our flagship wine holds the distinction as being the first recognized American Meritage. We blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot just before bottling. Black roses, a trace of clove, mineral, and cedar in the nose. Deep ruby color. A bright balanced wine with structure and richness. Youthful with tart cherry and currants up front, bright and polished in the middle with spice, minerals, and pomegranate that evolve into a long spicy finish. Each lot was punch cap fermented and aged separately for 29 months in French oak barrels. The blend was made just prior to bottling. The wine is unfined. (hide)