Number 8 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2007! Blend: 96% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.5% Cabernet Franc This complex artisan wine is produced using various barrel types and varietals to offer classic Merlot spice, ripe cherry fruit, and cocoa aromatics which persist on the palate. The balance of wood and black fruits creates a velvety, seductive finish. Bursting with blueberry and currant fruit, this zips across the palate with a racy texture and refined tannins. Lin...

'This fruit-forward wine is defined by aromas and flavors of raspberry and blackberry. Expressions of coffee and cocoa frame the mid-palate, and spice round out the soft velvety finish.' -Ray Einberger, Winemaker January 2009

This wine is consistently good every year, but this year it might be even better than in the past. This ruby red wine opens with a mild raspberry like bouquet with hints of chocolate and beets. On ...

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 217 notes)

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 06/07

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/31/07