Smoky oak, hot brick wall, dried berry, mineral and sage aromas give this a complex profile on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and taut in structure, this is slow to unfold, but does so in a graceful style. Best from 2012 through 2018. 140 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Sonoma / Sonoma Mountain Select to Add

Notshowing much generosity now, pinched by tough tannins that give it a scoury astringency. Deep inside is a molten core of cherries and cola, with complex earth, mushroom and mineral notes. Pretty soft, but dry and focused, and could age well. Try after 2014.——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 89