This brooding and lush Napa Cabernet alights the eye with a dark red core that gently fades to scarlet at its edge. A hedonistic perfume of currant, black cherry, sandalwood, and forest earth rise from the glass. Ripe black cherries, dark chocolate covered raspberries, and an essence of Tahitian vanilla move elegantly across the palate in a well-balanced dance. Rich, round tannins accompany a lingering finish that allows for youthful consumption while confirming its ability to cellar for years to come.

Winemaker Notes:

This vintage stays true to our Red Stitch style with a blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec, aged 22 months in New French Oak barrels and over twelves months in bottle. Notes of fire toasted cocao, dark cherry, ripe anise, aged tobacco box, dark chocolate, smoky cedar ember, round, supple, beautifully balanced, soft mid palate, round ripe tannins, bright cherry with beautiful acidity on the mid with ripe vanilla bean on the finish.

Not shy on ripeness, as lush plum and blueberry compote flavors glide along, infused with singed vanilla and licorice notes. An anise twinge checks in at the very end, helping to extend the finish. Will have fans for sure.