RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY | CALIFORNIA | $36
Medium-bodied black cherry with a kiss of rhubarb, supported by cedar, bay, graphite, fennel and camphor. Savory flavors carry the day, with tame acidity and a satin texture making this an easy-to-drink wine. A down-to-earth soul, one that labors hard for a living and wouldn’t hear of anything else. A good wine. (Reviewed 5/1/12)