Ruby red in the glass, the wine’s nose invites attention, fragrant with aromas of dark Bing cherry and plum, with hints of vanilla, nutmeg, and coriander. Showing off its Howell Mountain DNA, the attack reveals concentrated flavors of ripe black cherry and black plum, accented by trances of pomegranate, tamarind and baking spices. Enhanced by the deft application of sweet oak, the wine’s silky tannins are complemented by a pleasing minerality that in their combination, reveals a pleasing structure that is layered, balanced and bold… closing to a finish characterized by persistence and resolve.