Led by the unheralded Bordeaux varietal Petite Verdot, this high octane blend exudes power with big dark red fruit, hints of vanilla and jalapeño and firm finish. Consume as a proper adult cocktail or with a big chunk of meat. Hand harvested from Southwest facing hills. Grown at 2.5 tons per acre, heritage clones. Long maceration, natural fermentation, 50% new French Oak, bottled unfiltered. 250 cases produced