The 2018 Flying Pig is a blend of 45% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and begins with classic notions of roasted red bell pepper, juicy dark cherry and dusty plum with elements of roasted sage, dried herbs and baked earth. Medium to full-bodied, the wine offers a balanced structure with lifting tannins that sway with a dusty mineral tension in the mouth. The wine concludes with a long, lingering and silky finish that will continue to be food-friendly and provide pleasure for years to come. For any Cabernet Franc lover, you'll want to put this on your radar. The sine rested for 19 months in approximately 33% new French barrels. Just under 2,900 bottles produced.

The 2018 Flying Pig blends 45% Cabernet Franc with 45% Merlot and the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon. The vegetal tones from the Cabernet Franc are beautiful, as bay leaf, garrigue, green bell pepper and orange zest flavors mingle with the red and dark fruits on the palate. The flavor density here is outstanding. Wonderfully balanced, with a soft mouthfeel and a great veil of tension, this beautiful wine has a long way to go in the cellar.