Deep and dark purplish red, completely coats the glass. Layered nose even from the attack with iron, dark berries, black currants and tight baking spices. After an hour or so it opened up with blueberries, herbs and more cinnamon. Heavy and oaky tannins (8/10) with a full body. Tight to start on the palate with iron, dark bitter cocoa, dark red berries and slate too. Long and lingering finish. Needs around a two hour decant to open up nicely.

The 2013 vintage is Cabernet-based blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6.5% Malbec and 4.5% Cabernet Franc from the Mt. Brave Vineyard atop Mt. Veeder. Aged for 19 months in 80% new French oak barrels. Only 4,700 cases produced and 14.5% alcohol.

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