Winemaker's Notes:

Color is clear and deep and I swear it sparkles. Delicate and dusty aromatics give the impression that the wine will be restrained, but flavors indicate otherwise. Initially intense black and red cherry intertwine with cinnamon sugar covered graham crackers. Explosions of stone fruits hit the mid-palate and add another layer of more earthy flavors ranging from wet concrete to freshly turned soil. The finish has a density showing fresh pipe tobacco, wild raspberry and blueberry compote around a core of dried cherries. While initially the wine is deep and brooding, the lively acidity is balanced against structured tannins and results in a seemingly never-ending finish.