Dark ruby in colour with lavish aromas of dark chocolate, vanilla bean, red fruits, cloves, and cedar. Bold and sophisticated on the palate layered with rich caramel, dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, and cranberry & raspberry jam. The texture is rich and velvety, which leads to a long, structured finish.

The Clark & Telephone Vineyard was established in 1972 and planted with “own root” Martini clone vines. Located just 13 miles from the ocean on a west-facing slope, the vineyard experiences weather patterns that pull from west to east to bring cool fog and coastal breezes inland until August when Santa Ana winds begin.

Harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while the grapes were still cool to preserve their vineyard-fresh flavours. After destemming (but not crushing) the berries, they are cold-soaked the must for 14 days to soften the skins and allow for ideal extraction. Aged in 100% French oak (60% new) for up to 12 months.