Nose
warm, inviting aromas of sun-ripened plum, blackberry and black currant laced with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove.
Palate
The wine is both dense and vibrant, coating the palate like a soft glove with juicy, dark fruit flavors streaked with notes of espresso, vanilla and sandalwood. With silky, somewhat chalky tannins, this wine shows off its Rutherford pedigree in a package that is rich, layered and beautifully textured
