Violet, black cherry and berry aromas are elevated by mocha and coffee aromas, while the palate is deep and layered. Flavors of boysenberry and plum are creamy and rewarding, and the finish offers plenty of fruit in addition to oak. Maybe not super complex, but the wine’s bold meatiness makes up for that. 1,000 cases produced. ——M.S.(12/1/2009)—— 91