The 2017 Water Witch Red Blend is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. It shows smoky and toasty aromas of fire-roasted peppers, smoked cherries, dust-covered blackberries and sweet tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is still tight, with a firm core of dark fruit and offering flavors of roasted espresso bean and charred oak. The wine lingers on the palate with elements of bitter dark chocolate. I recommend aging this in the cellar for another two years before opening and be sure to enjoy with food.