Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is tight at first but opens to shows cedar, cassis, graphite and slight chocolate. Soft texture. On the palate, dark cherries and cassis with some chocolate and char. Some black licorice on the finish. This is drinking well right now. It should drink well for another ten to fifteen years. A nice with a chunky stew.
This had some odd label and I am not sure if we ever properly unwrapped it. In any event, this is one of the best 2011's from Sonoma and indeed, California that I have had. Deep magenta in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black cherries, cedar, and graphite. There are firm tannins still. A supple texture. 14.1% alcohol. Cassis and very concentrated on the palate. Delicious and no ripeness issues. Long finish. Worked well with eharty foods and some pungent cheeses. There are always new wineries emerging on the scene but this is one to watch.
