For this vintage, our Espionage blend is actually not a blend at all. While always Malbec dominant, we typically use other Bordeaux varietals to enhance the finished wine but when we began our blending trials, it was immediately apparent that the flavors, aromas and complexity of the 2022 Malbec could not be improved upon. Blackberry, black cherry and raspberry flavors meld with notes of cocoa, coffee beans and tobacco leaf. even at this early stage, this could be one of our favorite vintages of Espionage.
The Assassin, our "killer" Cabernet Sauvignon, is back with a vengeance for 2021. An exceptional vintage by any measure, the 2021 Assassin is lush and velvety, with a streak of mouthwatering acidity and firm tannins. Rich, ruby darkness, shrouded in smoky, intoxicating aromas, The Assassin will lure you in with a firm grip and impactful power. Resistance is futile. Better to simply comply than to try to escape it's dark, irresistible bidding....Sorry. We get a bid carried away but hopefully, you get the picture.
The Assassin has been our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon based blend since the inaugural 2010 vintage. 2021 marked the very first Reserve bottling of The Assassin.
For this Reserve bottling we selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from a single Paso Robles vineyard, located in the coveted Willow Creek District. The wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels. The wine was aged in bottle for an additional 12 months before its initial, exclusive release to our club members. We are pleased to report that The Assassin Reserve is now available to everyone. However, only 75 cases were produced so don't wait to long to secure yours!
We are of the opinion that this may be the best vintage of The Conspirator so far. We will leave the final judgement to you of course but may we suggest that you don't wait too long to order? The scarcity of this exceptional wine is far from a sketchy conspiracy theory - only 50 cases were produced,
