Dark ruby in the glass, initial aromas of black cherries, pencil shavings, creme de cassis, raspberry cobbler, wet stone, and mocha give way to secondary notes of saddle leather, truffle, and wet earth with time in the glass. An expansive palate rich in ripe cherries, boysenberries, juicy plums, milk chocolate, spiced cedar, and hints of vanilla fronts an underbelly of volcanic minerals and soft tannins. The powerful and lush finish evokes the soul and character of our mountain estates, leaving lingering layers of fruit and spice that are the backbone of our winemaking philosophy with this noble grape.