Ferrari Carano Tresor Red Blend Alexander Valley

TASTING NOTES Ferrari-Carano presents its finest blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Petit Verdot Merlot and Cabernet Franc - from the best selections of our vineyards in Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Aptly named Tresor for treasure the grapes are hand harvested from low-yielding vines primarily on our mountain vineyards. Vibrant aromas and flavors of boysenberry cassis anise black cherry and caramel come together with lingering plum on a long finish. This wine's upfront silkiness and roundness make for a delicious selection now and will drink well for 15-20 years. VINTAGE NOTES 2013 was another great year for making wine. The growing season began with an early budbreak after a cool wet winter. An unusually warm and dry spring was followed by a consistently warm summer leading to elevated temperatures toward the end of August prompting an earlier harvest than in recent years. These favorable conditions resulted in wines featurin