Tasted 3 November 2015
Napa Valley · Stags Leap District
Initial PnP with tight, restrained notes of deep red and purple berries, dark red currant, black cherry, red licorice, cassis, and wood spice. Finished with a subtle chalky grip, nicely clamping on the finish.
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