Deep red. Smoky oak and black raspberry on the nose. Lively red berry flavors are firmed by juicy acidity and given depth by a slow-building dark chocolate quality. The finish features an interesting Campari-like bitterness and a lingering note of cracked pepper. Not a particularly easy style, but nicely suited to strongly seasoned red meat dishes.

Rating for United States-California: 87 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

Santa Ynez 08 with Deb/Krystal

WS 93