Bringing together everything we love about great merlot and cabernet franc, this is a gorgeous expression of what can be achieved in an iconic vineyard in a great vintage. A deep, rich core of spiced cherry from the merlot is surrounded by layers of rose and sage from the cabernet franc, which also contributes excellent acidity and beautiful fine-grained tannins. Oak aging has subtly imparted hints of cinnamon, smoke and cobbler, underscoring the merlot’s body and richness.