The fruit is sourced from the winery’s most desirable estate Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards and the newly planted Petite Verdot block. Following a dry growing season and early harvest, the grapes showed ripe, concentrated flavors and intense color. Barrels are selected from the various lots after extensive tasting to create this perfect blend. Each vineyard block brings it’s unique characteristics of terroir, age, rootstock, and clone, adding layers of dimension to this wine.