🏰 The 2017 vintage was characterized by extremes, including abundant winter rain and record-breaking summer heat waves. Despite these challenges, the wine is a testament to resiliency, showcasing exquisite vibrancy, multiple layers of flavor, ferrous minerality, and fragrant wild herb notes. This Proprietary Red displays a deep garnet-purple color. The nose offers notions of baked blueberries, plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial, chocolate mint, wild sage, violets, pencil shavings, and an earthy hint of Chinese five spice. The palate is rich, seductive, and full-bodied, packed with spicy black fruit preserves, framed by wonderfully plush tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and opulent. It also presents wonderful blackberry and blackcurrant aromas with hints of mint and fresh sage, cassis, and wrought iron, leading to a tight, elegant, and focused finish. Some tasters note dark fruit with hints of mocha, dark berries, dried leaves, thyme, overripe plums, black cherry, fig, and baked blackberry pie with notes of clove, dark chocolate, and cinnamon. 【A testament to resiliency, showcasing exquisite vibrancy and layers of flavor from the esteemed Sage Mountain Vineyard on Pritchard Hill】. 🍴 This powerful and complex red blend is best enjoyed with sophisticated red meat dishes such as roasted or grilled beef, lamb, venison, and rich stews. It also pairs well with aged, firm cheeses. 🥂 Ideal for a sophisticated dinner, a celebration, or a special occasion for collectors of Napa Valley cult wines.