100% Petit Verdot. Deep ruby in color. Aromas of dark fruit: black cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, layered with warm toast, vanilla, a wisp of cedar, soft tobacco and a hint of forest‑floor earthiness. On the palate, plush black cherry, plum, dark berry compote melds with subtle coffee, spice and leather. Medium‑plus body with bright acidity keeps the wine lively, while fine-grained, medium tannins offer structure without heaviness. A polished oak note adds warmth, and a soft vanilla‑cocoa undertone emerges with time in the glass. The finish is long, with lingering black fruit, cocoa-vanilla oak, and a gentle earthy-mineral echo, balanced, refined, and approachable now but with potential to age and gain complexity over 5–8 years.
Food Pairing: Grilled or roasted beef or lamb, mushroom ragout, aged cheeses, hearty pasta with tomato or cream sauces, rich pork dishes, or dark‑chocolate desserts.
3.9/5
Red Wine, Petit Verdot, Virginia