Tasting Notes This is a wine of compelling, slightly brooding complexity. It is a great example of pure extroverted Russian River fruit expression and the more complex, cerebral characteristics of wines from the Sonoma coast. The aroma is focused, intermingled with notes of blue plum, blackberry, licorice, mineral, and subtle violets. The palate is moderately dense and filled with blueberry, blackberry, currant, and a streak of minerality. The juicy finish is lively and persistent