Trim and compact, with a pretty beam of wild berry and chewy sage and notes of violets. Finishes with an herbal tea edge. Drink now through 2009.

With a dark garnet color, this wine exudes raspberry jam and earthiness on the nose. The flavors are reminiscent of dark blackberry fruit with dark chocolate and fire roasted red pepper notes finishing with touches of the Lodi terrior, cloves, and honey-roasted walnuts.