Superb blend of 2 Bordeaux varietals – Merlot from dry farmed Zaynte Vineyards in Santa Cruz Mountains and silky Cabernet Sauvignon from Bates Ranch, showcasing the finest coastal vineyards fruit. Luxurious milky dark chocolate, soy sauce, teriyaki, black cherry, vanilla, black walnut, roasted and fresh hazelnut. The wine is dense, creamy, very extracted and soft with an amazingly long finish. Prevalent tannins from French oak still firm and complex. This wine benefits from cellaring for over 10 years but worthy to enjoy now. 2022 Monterey International Wine & Spirits Competition, Gold Medal 93 points 2022 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, Gold Medal 90 points 2022 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, Gold Medal 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition, Gold Medal 93 points