Winemaker Notes: 2016 The Smuggler’s Son presents a vibrant garnet color. The nose is elegant and packed with aromas of rich black fruit, jammy plum, and wild blueberry cheesecake.
The wine is an approachable yet full-bodied blend of old-vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petite Sirah bringing out the bright fruit of the four varietals, producing flavors of ripe explosive blue fruit and black cherry including notes of milk chocolate, vanilla, and delicate white pepper.
The mouthfeel is broad and expansive framed with fine-grained sweet tannins and a lingering finish of Laxardo Cherries, mission fig, and ripe cranberry. Fruit forward and approachable now, 2016 The Smuggler’s Son will continue to age gracefully for the next 3-5 years. Limited production of under 500 cases.
Country USA - California
Region Napa Valley
Winery Virgil's Vineyard
Grape Varietals Cabernet Blend
Size 750 milliliter
