Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Hirondell Vineyard 2015

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Hirondelle Estate (a barrel sample) has wonderfully pure crushed black currants and blackberries notes with suggestions of sandalwood, cigar box, allspice and cloves plus a touch of dusty earth. Full-bodied, rich, plush and compelling in its up-front generosity, it has a firm backbone of ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a spicy note.

Herbaceous and mineral-driven, this is an earthy, structured wine from a great site around the winery's property. Layers of dark chocolate, blueberry and tobacco give it robust flavor and contrast the soft texture of integrated tannins and oak.