Hand harvested Merlot from three distinct clonal selections is combined with Cab Franc and Malbec to create a dark, aromatic, mouth full of wine. This wine has aromas of plums, bing cherries, and a hint of licorice. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied, with elegant tannins and bright acidity.  The wine was aged for 17 months in 20% new and 80% seasoned French