"Their biggest production, the 2012 Proprietary Red Blend Tenacious (70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc), is probably my favorite wine, with the exception of the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Adore. This is a beauty. Dense, plum/ruby with notes of mulberry, forest floor, fudge, coffee, black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, it is dense, opulent, full-bodied, beautifully made, supple and sexy to drink – very much in keeping with the style of 2012."
"Dark red cherry, plum, licorice and leather are some of the many notes that blossom in the 2012 Tenacious. Open, supple and expressive, the Tenacious captures the essence of the year in its radiance. The 50% new French oak barrels are very nicely integrated. There is a lot to like in this forward, juicy Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend from Celani and winemaker Mark Herold."
Vinous / Antonio Galloni
The result is a wine with enormous impact. Earthy black raspberries, black currants, crushed violets, tobacco leaf, dusty plums give way to nuances of tea, dried orange peel, black cherry, and mocha. The entry is simultaneously seamless and powerful, with massive flavors of ripe black cherries. Hallmarks such as immense fruit concentration, amazing balance, present but supple tannins could very well be indications that this is the finest Tenacious produced to date. The 2012 Tenacious will drink effortlessly over the next 15 years.
