Wine Spectator 89 points – A bright, medium- to full-bodied red, with light, taut tannins providing a snappy frame for the flavors of ripe strawberry, dried cranberry, caraway seed and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Drink now through 2023. 27,500 cases made, 8,000 cases imported..September/2019 | Grape Varieties – 50% Cannonau, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.Vinification – Both grape varieties are harvested manually and mechanically from September through October at the peak of maturity. After crushing, each variety undergoes a three-day cold maceration, followed by a temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats at 72-82F for ten days. Only in the final phase of fermentation are the two varieties blended together.Aging – Three years, at first in barriques and then in traditional large Slavonian oak casks kept in cool dark cellars. Aged a further 12 months in bottle prior to release. | Color – Ruby red with garnet reflectionsBouquet – Full, mature fruit with herbaceous and tarry notes.Taste – Full-bodied, dry, balanced and harmonious. Elegant structure or soft tannins

Wine Enthusiast 97 points – TOP 100 SPIRITS OF 2019 – Complex and pleasing, with an intriguing savory-sweet profile. Look for a deep burnished gold hue and aromas of jalapeno and dried oregano melding with coconut, vanilla and lemon peel. The palate opens opens with dried herbs and mild jalapeno heat, fading into a long coconut and vanilla cream finish, braced up with baking spice sparks. Overall, excellent example of an anejo..May/2019 |