“Dark perfumed aromas of blueberry and brambleberry are accentuated with mocha, vanilla cream, and tobacco. The palate is bold, complex and fruitful. Wild berry compote and black cherry flavors mingle with notes of black tea and dark chocolate. All aspects are seamlessly brought together with fine grain tannins that sustain a long and luxurious finish.”

- Sean Thompson & Hugh Davies, Winemakers

Elegance and complexity with a deep dark berry structure characterize this serious Diamond Mountain hillside wine. While showing purity of fruit from this southernmost vineyard on Diamond Mountain, it's still remains softer than most hillside wines, which is a tribute to the special terroir here on the Schramsberg estate, and the capable hands of the winemakers. This Bordeaux blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, and 4% Petit Verdot was aged in 85% new and 15% used French oak barrels for 22 months. Additionally, this wonderful eighth vintage has been provided six months in bottle to blend and mature even more gracefully. Estate grown here on the Schramsberg property, the wine has become a true expression of our Diamond Mountain hillside vineyards. Just over 2,000 cases were produced, with magnums and three liters also available in limited quantities.