2018 Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red salmon run The vintage rankings of the

The vintage rankings of the Universal Paris Exposition in 1855 officially gave Lafite the rating as “Leader among fine wines

This cuvée is to be discovered in magnum format for even more sharing and festivity

the nose is bright and effusive

enhanced by notes of tangerine and blackcurrant buds

All these elements combine to yield a wine that shows lush ripeness and crisp firmness

2018 Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red salmon run The vintage rankings of theWinemaker Notes This Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux blend incorporates all four red varieties on our estate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. 2018 was a cooler vintage than average throughout the entire growing season, which allowed for long hangtimes a combination that yielded wines of full flavor ripeness, moderate alcohols and mouthfeel, and beautifully vibrant aromatics. Bright red fruits interwoven with fresh violets