The impressive 2007 exhibits an opaque purple color as well as abundant aromas of sweet red and black currants, kirsch, spice box, licorice, and toasty new oak. Full-bodied, big, structured, and layered, it will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring. Winemaker Christopher Carpenter has again turned out a wine that should evolve for 25 years. Impressive!
One of the titans of Jess Jackson’s empire, this cross-regional blend (from vineyards on Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, Diamond Mountain, and the Oakville Corridor) spent 21 months in 100% new French oak. - RP