PASO ROBLES | CALIFORNIA | $45
Age-softened blackberry, black cherry and red plum fruit with layers of cocoa, spice, tobacco and violets, plus traces of chalky minerals — chock full of complex flavors. Soft tannins, food-friendly acidity and a silky mouth feel. This jazz cat knows all the notes and hits most of them. A very good wine. (Reviewed 2/13/11)
