Sublimely floral, plush and spicy.  An inviting array of wild blackberry, raspberry and violet flavors persist on the mouth finishing with dabs of honey and cinnamon.  The tannins are lush and plentiful ending with vanilla bean, mirabelle plum jam and a dusting of chocolate.

The grapes were hand-harvested and fermented with native yeast in stainless steel tanks. Bottled unfined.

Gold Medal — 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

90 points — Wine Spectator

"Dense and appealingly untamed, with jammy wild berry and toasty caramel aromas that lead to zesty plum, blueberry and cracked pepper beef flavors. Finishes with briary tannins."

90 points "Very Highly Recommended" — California Grapevine, Feb.- March 2010