92pts Wine Enthusiast

Super juicy, with aromas of ripe Danson plum, blackberry coulis, eucalyptus, dried potpourri, and herbeous notes are on the nose; the flavors on the palate are taut, Oailliberries, Dark cherries, chicory, vanilla cream, espresso, leading into grippy tannins on the finish. Aerate and enjoy

Tasting Notes

Dramatic aromas of blackberry, red and black currants. Lifted flavors of blackberries and raspberries, with hints of roasted coffee and earthy character throughout. Complex and nuanced mocha and black pepper frame a toasty rich finish.

Winemaker Notes

Grapes from sites throughout the North Coast were harvested at optimal maturity, then de-stemmed and gently crushed into open-top stainless steel fermenters, at warm temperatures, to fully extract color and flavor. The wine was then racked to a combination of French and American oak for aging of which 20% was new. During the aging process, the wine lots were tasted and blended back together just before bottling