Grown in the warm upper region of Carmel Valley’s Chacagua, this Meritage blend has a brilliant, very dark cherry-garnet color with a ruby rim. It is perfumed with deep spicy black cherry, cassis, anise, white truffle and cedar nose. Rich cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit is complemented with nuances of spicy anise, dark coffee and cocoa that finish with refreshing acidity and ample round, fine tannins. For food companions, match this cab’s deep black fruit and exquisite balance with roasted lamb, pork or beef