Winemaker Notes
Dark ruby in color with aromas of plum, blackberry, holiday spices, and cedar from oak, this big red has mouthwatering flavors of blueberry pie crust and dark fruit. Aged in a combination of new and neutral American oak barrels.
Pair this wine with roasted meats, blue cheese or anything with a fruit reduction sauce.
Vegan, produced in a "California Certified Sustainable Winery" (CCSW).
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Sleek, sophisticated and understated, this full-bodied wine is keeping plenty of concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors in reserve for the future. Fine-grained tannins support a surprisingly supple mouthfeel. Best through 2027.
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