Elegant and fresh, opening with floral, raspberry and red currant notes, while a graphite underpinning lends a pleasant mineral tinge to the finish around fine tannins and hints of chili-laced chocolate. Drink now through 2030. 1,013 cases made, 500 cases imported.

The nose of this Cabernet Franc has a balanced bouquet that includes black fruit and dried herbs, enhanced by subtle notes of cinnamon. A good structure frames flavors of plums, thyme and wood spice. It finishes with pleasant smoky notes.