About the Wine: 2009 was a terrible vintage for most of the West Coast but sometimes that works in favor of bargain hunters. In a bad vintage, better wineries often declassify a great deal of their fruit into lesser labels or sell it off to other wineries, meaning the cheap stuff gets better grapes. We'll see how that works out for this wine.
About THIS Wine: In the glass it is dark purple with a violet rim. Charred oak is heavy on the nose, perhaps a bit overdone, but jammy plum does come through. Smoke and oak spice are prominent on the palate with the fruit components relegated to the finish.
Drinking This Wine: This would really pair well with a beef and rice dish. It is not big enough for steak but it is definitely looking for a meaty pairing.
Overall Impression: The wine is drinking now, has a unique flavor as is pleasant to taste. At seventeen dollars a bottle it is reasonable for the price.
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