Located east of Napa in Coombsville, Mt. George Vineyard is the site of one of the first grape plantings in Napa Valley in the 19th century. It climbs the western slopes of an ancient volcano whose name the vineyard bears. This blend is aged in a mixture of French and Hungarian oak for 19 months 50% of which is new oak. an expressive nose filled with aromas of red and dried cherry, ripe red plum, and sweet pluot, accented by delicate notes of powdery vanilla and Jordan almond. On the palate, this refined wine unfurls with vibrant layers of red currant and juicy cherry, beautifully complemented by decadent undertones of hazelnut pastry and candied anise. A well-structured, toasty framework carries these flavors into a long, elegant finish highlighted by a dust of cocoa powder