A blend of 63% Zinfandel, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlotm that has spent 16 months in 40%-new French & American oak. The aromas are inviting & complex, with bright ripe raspberry & blackberry notes, deeper elements of molasses, nutmeg & caramel, & hints of vanilla, pepper & dried sage. On the palate, this wine is rich & mouthcoating with abundant blackberry jam, bramble & holiday spice flavours. The finish is long & lingering with subtle notes of vanilla, dried tobacco leaf, tarragon & chocolate-covered cherries.