The wine is a lovely deep garnet color in the glass, with nice clarity. The nose presents aromas of blackberry, black pepper spice and a bit of green cedar. The taste is lush, with ample flavors of ripe berries, black cherries and a good bit of spice that transitions nicely to some mineral notes midpalate. The tannins are smooth and well integrated, creating a smooth, voluptuous finish that seems to last a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9 again, it's just a beautiful example of the varietal that accentuates the terroir of the Walla Walla Valley. This strikes me as a real four season wine, at home in a blizzard like I'm experiencing now, or a warm summer evening on the patio. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a grilled teriyaki glazed pork tenderloin, mashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli, the fruit and spice just marry perfectly with the richness of pork. Cheers!
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