Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. Great nose! Black raspberries, grilled meats, black pepper and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is delicious. Black raspberry fruit with underlying char. Lovely texture. Long finish. This is drinking well now and should drink well for another ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this would be a nice wine with grilled meats or sausages. Terrific value.
This is a huge, dark Pinot Noir. Lovers of Burgundy should at least be forewarned if not directed away. That said, to those looking for a bit dark, fruity wine, this is delicious. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, baking spices and a bit of licorice. Full bodied. Juicy texture. On the palate, juicy black raspberry fruit. Very primary although it will no doubt develop over the next five to seven years. Light tannins. This drinks nicely on its own and would work with bold spicy foods. Drink now thru 2028.
Classic Napa Cabernet from a very good vintage. This is a Cab that takes a while to mature and at age 15, it is just hitting that sweet spot. Purple in color. The nose is great with cassis, cedar, a bit of funk, leather and camphor. Complex and enticing. Full bodied but not a bomb at all. The palate is complex and deep without being over done. Cassis layered with earth and leather. Energy and balance. Long finish. Drink this over the next ten to fifteen years. It drinks well on its own but is probably better with food. From a steak to a roast, this would work great.