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...racy and yet also incredibly precise. The purity of the flavors is beyond striking. A rush of red berry-toned fruit carries through all the way to the finish, with hints of pine, menthol and wild flowers that add strands of nuance. This is a brilliant expression of Anderson Valley.
A gorgeously layered nose speaks of clove, anise, spiced jasmine tea and plum, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is excellent punch to the solidly concentrated and caressing medium-bodied flavors possess a velvety texture before terminating in a firm, serious and even more complex finish. This succulent yet well-defined effort is a knockout!
A deep color, gorgeous fruit aromas and mouthfilling richness make this full-bodied wine memorable. The aromas show everything from strawberry syrup to sour cherries to cinnamon, while the flavors are fully ripe without seeming fat or sweet.