Alcohol:      14.3%

        Farming:       The vineyard sources for this wine are all farmed organically.

Fermentation:       Fermented in open top bins, hand punched down and foot-trodden.  Full malolactic fermentation

                             for all varietals was completed in 59 gallon oak barrels.  All varietals were aged separately and 

                              blended just before bottling.

    Barrel Aging:     29 months in new and 2^nd use 59 gallon French oak.

Residual Sugar:      Dry

Cases Produced:     800

Winemakers Notes:

Our love affair with the wines of Bordeaux dates back to the 1970s and it is with these wines in mind that we crush the classic Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.  Cabernet Sauvignon gives lovely red currant flavors, Merlot adds a red cherry aroma and taste along with velvety smoothness, Malbec adds dark cherries and richness on the palate while Petit Verdot gives it structure for all of these flavors to stand up in your mouth. 29 months of aging in 25% new and 75% older French oak barrels has added a nutmeg note to the aroma, nutmeg and cinnamon notes to the finish and seamless finesse to the overall taste.  This wine is meant for near-term enjoyment but will also gain in complexity over the next 3 to 5 years with proper cellaring.