Deep ruby red, color, with big blackberry and blackberry pie aromas, as well as toasty oak and vanilla. Complex, with more subtle cherry-cola notes. On the palate are mouth filling cherry-berry tannins, which are round yet offer nice mouth feel and a long finish. Drink this with beef dishes and other entrees with richer sauces.

Community Tasting Notes (average 84 pts. and median of 84 pts. in 1 note)

Rating for United States-California-Central Coast: 94 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

smooth

Fort Worth 2003