Bright red. Zesty redcurrant and wild strawberry aromas, complicated by cracked pepper and black cardamom. Sharply focused bitter cherry and red berry flavors are nicely framed by youthful tannins. Firm cherry skin and succulent herbs linger on the long, precise finish. This will repay cellaring.

Rating for United States-Oregon: 85 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>