hailing from one of the state's most esteemed vineyard sites, this wine is half cabernet sauvignon and just over a quarter merlot, with the balance petit verdot and cabernet franc. the oak (40% new french) is dialed back, allowing rich, layered notes of plum, herbs, licorice, toast and coffee to rise with a firm scaffolding of slightly dry tannins supporting them. still young, it will be best after 2018.
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard