Structured, timeless, and masterfully aged, this wine is a closing chapter and a lasting toast to a remarkable Full Circle journey. The wine opens with expressive aromas of fig, kirsch, and ripe red cherry, layered with sweet spice and a subtle herbaceous character reminiscent of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. On the palate, it is medium bodied with bright, lifted acidity that reflects its cool-climate origins. Fine-grained tannins frame the juicy red fruit core, while hints of spice and savory herbs add depth and complexity.

*Please note, we cannot ship this wine to Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, or West Virginia.

The Story: Some lifetimes begin with a single harvest. For Mark Veraguth, it began in 1989 with a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Thirty-siz vintages later, he returns to that very first blend, closing the loop with grace and wisdom.

Mark Veraguth, a native of Santa Rosa, California, has been with Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery since 1989 and has served as head winemaker since 2004. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis, but discovered his passion for winemaking while working in the cellar and vineyards at S. Anderson Vineyards. After being promoted to assistant winemaker in 1983, he spent six years honing his craft before moving to the Finger Lakes to join Dr. Frank as an assistant to then-Head Winemaker Barbara Frank. Under his leadership, the winery has significantly expanded its vineyard acreage and overall production, which is now ten times what it was when he started. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Frank has earned numerous accolades, including multiple appearances on Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Top 100 Wineries list, recognizing it among the world’s most acclaimed producers.

With every vintage, Mark shaped not only our wines, but memories, friendships, and a legacy that will echo far beyond the cellar.