Full violet-ruby color. Distinctive Rutherford aromas of black cherry, dark olive and mineral scents, combined with an underlying whiff of smoky-vanilla oak mixed with wild blackberry. The flavors echo the nose; olive, black cherry and Rutherford minerality, framed by medium acidity and very suave supple tannin. Medium-full bodied in texture with a fine balance between the alcohol, fruit and tannin, this young wine already drinks well, but has the stuffing to support 6-10 years aging. Food Pairin...

Rating for United States-California: 91 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

has a slight licorice flavor, a little too much for my taste...let it mature for a while longer to see of the flavor leaves. ;-P