Deep garnet-purple colored and blended of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec, the 2008 Red provides notes of warm cassis and blackberries over earth, truffles, undergrowth and a little tar. Crisp with medium-firm somewhat astringent tannins, this vintage is a little leaner and less ripe than the 2007, with a medium-long finish. Drink it now to 2015. Importer: Oceania Wines, New York, NY; tel. (877) 771-8773