The 2016 Red Blend Cuvee Eighty Five Fifty Five is a blend of 26% Malbec, 23% Merlot, 18% Syrah, 18% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes charging out of the gate with rambunctious blackberry preserves, baked plums and Black Forest cake notes plus hints of cracked black pepper, smoked meats and black olives with some spice box in the background. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-filling black berry preserves and savory layers, framed by firm, rounded tannins and finishing on a lingering peppery note. 645 cases were made.