Fresh, clean floral, spice, currant and berry flavors fold over to the palate in an elegant, stylish, well-proportioned manner. Complex and delicate, ending with ripe, integrated tannins. Drink now through 2016. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 600 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Napa Valley Select to Add

All the grapes come from southerly, cooler portions of Napa, and it tastes like they were picked earlier than some of their long hangtime brethren. Acidity and crunchy tannins star, lending structure to the cherry, black currant and cedar flavors, while the finish is thoroughly dry. This is an elegant, food-friendly wine that should develop over the next eight to 10 years.——S.H.(11/1/2007)—— 90