Our Il Mostro (The Monster) red wine is named for the unusually thick and twisted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel vines that have stood strong and proud for the last 100 to 125 years from where these grapes are sourced. Because of the lack of interference in the way they are planted, they’ve taken on a naturally sculpted form resembling gnarled monsters. Their deep-reaching, dry-farmed root structure encourages an intense diversity of flavor and character. The resilience of these extremely low yielding vines are believed to be among the oldest producing vineyards in the world.

One first notices the dark black, rich color, which gives pause to the wine's overall power, while on the nose, aromas of toasted spice, blackberry cobbler, cracked pepper and hints of cinnamon fill the glass. Rich luxurious black licorice and currant showcase themselves on the palate, which is rich with broad structure and ample tannins, producing a powerfully rich blend that feels like a Napa Cabernet drinker's perfect Zinfandel/Petite Sirah blend.