The 2019 Flying Pig is a blend of 45% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose expresses dark red and black fruit aromas with fresh notes of sage and sweet red pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a bright and flashy flavor profile, a polished frame and savory notes before an umami essence gives way to hints of black truffle and firm tannins. The wine is both elegant and fresh.

The 2019 Flying Pig bursts from the glass with a bouquet of spiced citrus rinds giving way to dusty rose, wild blueberries and wet stone. This is silky-smooth with medium-bodied weight and vividly ripe wild berry fruits complemented by rosemary and olive nuances. Residual acidity keeps the mouth watering through the dramatic finale, as notes of licorice and peppery herbal tones resonate throughout. The combination of 45% Cabernet Franc and 44% Merlot really works wonders here, showing the best traits of both varieties, nicely offset by an 11% dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon.