The 2017 Inspirado is composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Medium to deep garnet-purple, it jumps up out of the glass with sit-up-and-beg notes of Morello cherries, boysenberries, preserved plums and wild blueberries plus touches of dried roses, cinnamon stick and yeast extract. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is filled with juicy red and black fruit preserves, with loads of freshness and a grainy texture, finishing with great length and vivacity. 700 cases were made.

Based on 84% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Inspirado comes from some estate fruit as well as purchased fruit, and there are roughly 800 cases made. Blackberries, black raspberries, toasted spice, dried flowers, and a touch of gravelly earth all emerge from this elegant red. Medium-bodied, nicely textured, and balanced, drink it over the coming 10-15 years.

The 2017 Inspirado Napa Valley is a bold, hearty wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Dark cherry, leather, smoke and licorice add character to this juicy, easygoing red from Keever.