Plum/purple color that carries incense, barbecue smoke, roasted meat and blackberry characteristics. The tannins are sweet and a full-bodied, rich mouthfeel.
92pts The Wine Advocate– 2016 vintage
FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
Deliciously ripe, with lots of crushed boysenberry and raspberry fruit flavors pumping along. Bright red licorice and sweet spice notes course underneath. The finish is rich, but with a violet accent for freshness. Drink now through 2023. 1,000 cases made.
93pts Wine Spectator– 2015 vintage
FOR THE 2015 VINTAGE
Deliciously ripe, with lots of crushed boysenberry and raspberry fruit flavors pumping along. Bright red licorice and sweet spice notes course underneath. The finish is rich, but with a violet accent for freshness. Drink now through 2023. 1,000 cases made
90pts Decanter – 2015 vintage
Black olives and herbs on a complex southern nose. Coolly fruited, serious and fine tannins, oak will fuse. Has character.