Valhalla Gotterdammerung

A 50/50 blend of Cab. Franc and Merlot that rests translucently in the glass; its maroon rim shades to burgundy at the core. You can almost see the color coming back into this wine as it wakes up. The nose is a kick of kirsch cherry, sandalwood and kalamato olives. The nose is clean without a trace of brett. On the palate, the fruit is no long explosive, but refined and well heeled. Oh, the kirsch cherry, sandalwood and olive …