Deep and dark purplish ruby red. Big and lush nose with cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, blueberries and brown sugar. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) with solid acidity and full bodied. Plush palate with dark black and blue fruits, cassis as well as some cinnamon and more baking spices.

Second winery on our third day in Napa Valley is Tuck Beckstoffer Wines located at the old Dancing Hares property in St. Helena and hosted by Jessica. Third wine was their Tuck Beckstoffer Mockingbird Red with majority of the fruit from the Oakville Ranch and some from the old Dancing Hares Vineyard. Made by Andy Erickson and consultant, Philippe Melka and a touch of Michel Rolland. Made up of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

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