Blended of 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot, 12% Syrah and 6% Malbec, the 2014 Red Blend Cuvee Eighty Five Fifty Five sports a deep garnet-purple color and nose of warm mulberries, crushed plums, black cherry tart and spice box with hints of menthol, bay leaves and toasty oak. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is rich and plush, lifted by a lively backbone and finishing long.