Smooth and luscious with lovely raspberry and cherry fruit and also displaying notes of roasted meats and spice; fresh, long and ripe with seductive flavors and sensuous texture.

91 points, Wine & Spirits (April 2009): “Ripened to a rich plummy sweetness, this wine gains complexity from the green tea-like smokiness of the tannins. It finishes firm and mouthwatering, with lasting flavors of red plum and juniper. A gamey pinot for roast boar.”

Drink now or hold up to 2 years.

This wine was recently featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.