Spiced plums and clove-kissed strawberries are accented by cedar and roasted coffee. Tannins are supple, but the spicy character lingers.
Spiced plums and clove-kissed strawberries are accented by cedar and roasted coffee. Tannins are supple, but the spicy character lingers.
Dripping with cherry-covered licorice and seasoned with tobacco and bramble, it is held up with cedar and saddle leather. Robust yet supple, this limited production red was aged for 23 months in 55% new French oak. The Battle Vineyard sits at the southern end of the Alexander Valley, with ample sun exposure, and according to the winery, the site possesses ideal soil structure.
While Cabernet Sauvignon leads the charge, the four other Bordeaux varieties are blended in, and the wine is aged in caves for 14 months. Bing cherries and cranberries are tart, with sweet tobacco and red tea. This is a well-priced, dignified red, with a woodsy finish amped by a fine acid structure.
Savory and earthy, wispy notes of cigar leaf lingering on the palate, accompanied by fig and Porcini mushroom. Seasoned with exotic incense and black tea, it offers an extended finish of spiced cedar.
Dense and tarry, with smashed black cherry and licorice taking the lead. A luxurious ride, with soy sauce, umami, and orange peel adding to a juicy finish, dotted with white pepper.
Dark cherries soaked in chocolate sweeten the palate. The rich contour of the wine’s suede mouthfeel saturates with sweet tobacco, black strap molasses, raspberries, and hibiscus. A superb vintage.
Beefy, with notes of iron and sandalwood. White peppered black cherries add zip to the palate, while the juicy finish leaves a trace of minerality behind.
This blend of 41% Mourvèdre, 26% Grenache, 26% Syrah, and 7% Mataro is a Rhône variety lover’s dream. Bittersweet dark chocolate and licorice lead the parade of deeply layered flavors, cheered on by blackberry, graphite, clove-washed cured meats, and white pepper. Tannins are generous and suede-like. Backed by a fine acidity.