Nose

Aromas of red and black fruit, freshly tilled earth, pipe tobacco, and fig.

Palate

Flavors of black licorice, blackberry, chocolate, and baking spices. Savory and stylish with a robust mid-palate. Fine-grained tannins and considerable intensity.

Growing Conditions

The vines at Lefore Vineyard were planted in the mid-1990s, making them some of the oldest in the Rocks District. The vineyard is a little higher and a bit rockier than other sites in the AVA.

Aging

100% neutral, French oak