95 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck
Composition
73% Merlot - Clone 181
22% Cabernet Franc - Clone 214
5% Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone 337
Winemaking Notes
With Merlot as the lead varietal, this wine is medium-bodied and approachable. Its pure berry flavors are enhanced by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for a rich, supple wine with balanced acidity, that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of foods.
Vineyard Notes
Justi Creek Vineyard, our original estate property located at our winery in Glen Ellen, was an enclave for the earliest French winemakers in California in the 1890's. It has been painstakingly restored and reimagined with great attention to detail, and is the site of our small, eco-friendly winery.
The vineyards diversity of terroir is a great asset. Bordeaux varieties thrive in the cobbled soils of the Upper Bench and Heritage Rhône clones are planted alongside our Old Vine Zinfandel block at the highest point in the vineyard.
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