Vineyard:	100% Star Vineyard, Rutherford, Napa Valley. Clones: Dijon 777, 115, 113, DRC, Bouzeron, UCD 5, Calera, Chalone and El Molino (Swan selection)
Harvest:	September 1st – September 16th
Brix:	24–26
Cellar:	90% whole cluster, wild yeast fermentation, racked once, aged in 70% new Francois Freres oak for 16 months. Bottle aged for 12 months prior to release.
Alcohol:	14.5%
Production:	818 cases
Released:	February 2008

Deep ruby red. Lifted aromatics of red and black cherries, kirsch, scorched earth and orange peel supported by clove and all spice. Soft silken entry to a plush but supple mid-palate with cherry and kirsch flavors that are framed by fully integrated tannins. The finish is long, expansive and underscored by spice notes.