This second vintage of our Crowded Table Wine shows off the pleasing approachability of our Bordeaux-style bespoke blend. Merlot-dominant, the nose blossoms with plump blackberry, jammy purple fruits, and delicate violet. The palate is unctuous and brings forth essences of plum, currants, and pencil shavings. A harmony of dark fruit characteristics flow seamlessly into well integrated, fine-grained tannins from 30% new French oak barrels. Light notes of vanilla, wet stone, and cedar carry through the finish, leaving lasting impressions of a walk through wooded groves.