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Indigo – ai represents the color indigo in the Japanese language and has been used in the ancient art of textile dyeing for thousands of years. Derived from plant material, indigo is a rare commodity, just as the wine that bears its name. With aging, both ai and indigo evolve and soften in texture and expression. Selected from the most superb blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon and enhanced by additional Bordeaux components, this wine is the boldest expression of the estate’s potential.
96 points ~ The Wine Enthusiast
96 points ~ James Suckling
“This is very reserved at first, before it suddenly opens up with pure currants, underbrush, licorice, tar, crushed stones and dark chocolate shavings. The plush fruit of the vintage is there to be beheld, but it's so compact and beautifully framed by structured tannins. Lovely acidity drives the palate through to a long, chewy finish. Sexy.”
JAMES SUCKLING ON AI
Awards
96 points | The Wine Enthusiast
96 points | James Suckling
Color
Deep burgundy
Bouquet
Wild blackberries, vanilla bean, cedar, blood orange, slate, white pepper
Palate
Savory, well-structured, balanced acidity, silky, well-integrated tannins
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Sauvignon (92%), Cabernet Franc (2%), Malbec (2%), Merlot (2%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
15.2%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak
Color
Rich maroon
Bouquet
Wild blackberries, vanilla bean, cedar, blood orange, white pepper, slate
Palate
Savory, well-structured, balanced acidity, delicate tannins
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Merlot (4%), Cabernet Franc (2%), Malbec (2%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
15.2%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak
Awards
97 points | James Suckling
Color
Rich maroon
Bouquet
Sweet cinnamon, dried apricot, orange zest
Palate
White pepper, sage, thyme flanked by austere tannins
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Malbec (7%), Cabernet Franc (1.5%), Merlot (1.5%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
14.8%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 60% new French Oak, 40% neutral French Oak
Color
Dark ruby red
Bouquet
Black pepper, crushed granite, cocoa, new leather, plum preserves and cinnamon
Palate
Firm tannins give way to plum and blackberry, followed by medium acidity on the mid-palate and a lush finish
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Sauvignon (87%), Merlot (6.5%), Petit Verdot (4.4%), Cabernet Franc (2.2%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
14.8%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 60% new French Oak, 40% neutral French Oak
