Blended with 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Dead Horse Cabernet Sauvignon displays a robust dark ruby colored core and emanates with aromas of black cherry skin, blackberry jus, dusty plum, red flowers and soft baking spices. Full-bodied, the wine is generous on the palate, with fine-grained tannins and lifting acidity, delivering flavors of mocha, cherry skin and a soft smoky essence. The wine continues to unpack and unfold across the mid-palate and ends with a long, lingering and dusty finish that continues with persistence. This was made with grapes from the Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, Red Willow and Klipsun vineyards. Nicely done. Just over 22,000 bottles were produced.