Wonderful complexity and aromatics, with floral, plum and black cherry, blackberry and huckleberry fruit that's elegantly styled, finishing with a long, rich aftertaste. Drink now through 2007. 665 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Santa Lucia Highlands Select to Add

From some of this appellation’s best vineyards, an interesting wine that captures your imagination. Has broad flavors of cherry, earth, sauteed mushroom, cola and toast, and is very dry. Uplifting acids and soft but complex tannins make for terrific structure. A winery to watch. Editors’ Choice. ——S.H.(7/1/2003)—— 92