Each harvest, Mark sets aside selected barrels of wine with remarkable attributes to create a very special blend. The individual components are different from vintage to vintage, but the wine is always spectacular, and the 2006 Topel Estate Blend, which was aged 26 months in French oak, is no exception to the rule.
Handcrafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Noir, Merlot and Petit Verdot — all grown in our mountainside vineyards on Duncan Peak — this handsome wine has a striking, dense color and sexy bouquet. Rich and deeply flavored, with nuances of chocolate and dark red fruits, it has a smooth mouthfeel and an exquisite, extended finish. Approachable now, it will grow even more complex and luscious with cellaring.