Harvest Notes: 2005 was a short warm season, with some late hot spells resulting in a small, but powerful crop.
Tasting Notes: Bright blackberry vanilla nose with spicy raspberry notes. A lighter feel than some other years, but firm tannins give it authority and structure, and bright acidity carry the currant and raspberry flavors along.
Technical Notes:
Harvest date: Oct 3,15,28 2005
Alcohol: 15.39 %
Blend: Bordeaux style blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot
Barrel Aging: 19 months in 40% new oak Remond A Seguin Moreau