Sourcing: Cultivated from mineral-rich, volcanic hillside vineyard blocks nestled along the eastern hillsides of the Alexander Valley. Critical Acclaim: Wine Enthusiast (97 pts), International Wine Report (95 pts), Decanter (94 pts), Jeb Dunnuck (94 pts), and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (93 pts).

Aromas: Expressive notes of crushed blueberry, black plum, wet roses, lavender, and damp forest floor intermingled with coffee, sage, and a whisper of toasted vanilla.

Palate: A medium-to-full-bodied, rich frame bursting with fresh raspberry, cassis, and red plum. It possesses a hearty, powdery tannic structure balanced by lavish acidity, concluding with layers of dark chocolate, licorice, espresso, and shattered granite