An aromatic powerhouse, the 2017 Grand Passage is effusive with black fruit and brambly wild berry aromas, with notions of bay leaf, juniper and olive adding nuance and complexity. A flood of juicy dark fruit saturates the palate, while expanding tannins create a richly layered texture. Brooding and resonant, with flavors of huckleberry, cassis, juniper and nutmeg, this stunning wine possesses a classic Old World structure, draped with New World ripeness and intensity. A blend of rich, concentrated, and elegant blocks of Cabernet Sauvingon from the Red Mountain AVA. The initial blend is crafted 3-4 months after harvest, then refined over the next two years through barrel selection.