Peppercorns, dark chocolate, and hazelnut first impress upon the nose, with underlying dark fruit aromas of black currant, dates, and boysenberry rounding out this classic Cabernet Franc. A sublime salinity, further laced with black licorice and chocolate-covered blueberries, flirts with the senses, suggesting what is to come. Flavors of sweet winter strawberry, goji, and gooseberry conflict with notes of bitter chocolate, coffee grounds, and tart cranberry to create an all-encompassing sensation on the palate.

Drink…

Now -2026: …with traditional French bouillabaisse, St. Louis-style pork ribs, or spicy eggplant curry

Later 2027-2030: … accompanying juniper-rubbed roasted duck, or wild boar and black truffle pizza

By – 2034: … as the featured selection at a family gathering or holiday meal

221 cases produced

Aged 18 months in 42% New French Oak and 58% Neutral French Oak barrels

Bottled July, 2024

Grown, produced and bottled on the Vincent Vineyards Estate