This is from the newer sub-appellation Happy Canyon, within the Santa Ynez Valley AVA, which is in Santa Barbara County. It’s 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 15% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. We barrel-aged it for 18 months on 50% new French oak. The wine shows its pedigree of the Santa Ynez Valley known for amazing Bordeaux varietals. It delivers intense cherry and raspberry fruit with a good backbone of minerals and earth.