a right bank style—48% merlot/46% cab franc/6% petit verdot—this is meaty, spicy, herbal and earthy. there's nothing subtle here, but flavors a'plenty, everything from tomato and strawberry to riper hints of black cherry, cassis and plum. spice, black coffee and earth dominate the back palate, which slides into very dry, mouth-scraping tannins.
Long Haul Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Wine