90 Points James Suckling
Smooth, ripe and easygoing, full-bodied but rather light in tannins. Made from some old vines, largely in the Sierra Foothills, Napa and Lake counties. Dark plums, dried cherries, blackberry jam. Contains 8% petite sirah. Aged in 10% new American oak.
 
Winemaker Notes
Boysenberry and bold black plum notes jump out of the glass, underscored by clove and vanilla. The dark berries continue on to the palate where they are joined by elements of pomegranate and dragon fruit, all ripe fruit flavors which make you salivate. Light red pepper and dried orange peel notes complement the fruit profiles while fine tannins and a pleasing acidity are found in each sip which ends with a lingering finish.