AROMATICS:
Aromas of cherries and dark rose are overlain with blackberry and figs. This is followed by the interplay of a seductive vanilla and sandlewood, white chocolate, and brown sugar, ending in hints of fennel and licorice spices. Dusty earth tones give way to game and mushroom.

PALATE:
The palate moves between intense chocolate, dark cherries, and sweet cranberry with tea. There is nice concentration of flavors surrounded by broad tannins and a rich and full mouthfeel. Hints of cedar persist in its long sweet finish.

AROMATICS:
The aroma opens with vanilla, holiday spices, ripe strawberry and other juicy bright red fruit, and is permeated with delicate floral notes. Hints of leather and terroir abound.

PALATE:
This wine tastes of red berries and cinnamon. It has nice acidity, a medium weight and texture, and a refreshing finish with a hint of coffee and spice. The character is the delicate balance between terroir and fruit, between softness and firm tannins.

AROMATICS:
Blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry fruits mixed with enticing candied aromas lead to hints of cinnamon and violets. Always there is leather and must in the background.

PALATE:
Red cherry and dark plum tastes linger as an earthy mushroom-filled sense of terroir leads to thyme-like spices. This wine has great structure, a soft but sure tannic backbone, framed by sweet oak.