94pts Wine Enthusiast

This is always a fun wine, but this potentially landmark vintage amplifies the freshness that's inherent to the bottling. Aromas of cherry, blueberry and wet clay lead from the nose to the tense and direct palate, where raspberry, pepper and a firm tension entertain the mouth endlessly.

Winemaker Notes

An enticing and little-known French grape has found its perfect New World home among Monterey’s coastal lupines and poppies. Chill a red? Yes! And pair it with just about anything. Now, you’re in the know... Served slightly chilled, displays inviting fresh raspberry, cranberry, and pomegranate aromas, with a bit of black pepper and hibiscus. Flavors of brambly, bright red berry with a touch of spice, mid-palate acidity, and a juicy, mouth-watering finish.