A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, and 7% Merlot. The fruit is sourced from two estate vineyards farmed on top of Spring Mountain, as well as the Beckstoffer Melrose Vineyard in Rutherford, CA. Similar in production to the 2015 vintage, with a higher percentage of Petit Verdot, this wine explodes from the glass. Dark ruby red color with notes of blackberry, blueberry, Chinese Five Spice, bittersweet cocoa, finished with crème de cassis. Full-bodied, starting with a seamless entry and well integrated mid-palate, the wine finishes and lingers for a very long time. This is a serious wine, and one that our winemaking team led by Martha McClellan and Wesley Steffens are very proud to present as our third vintage. Culinary Correlations Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Reduction, Five Spice Lamb Shank with Tamarind and Ginger.