A vibrant, elegant expression of the Alexander Valley! It has a deep garnet color and an enticing nose of cassis liqueur, blueberry coulis, tobacco, tarragon and roasting coffee. The seamless palate starts with a berry-laden attack, follows with a full-bodied mid-palate, and ends with a long, savory finish with fine grained, well-integrated tannins. Given proper cellaring, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2031."