A full-bodied red with moderate levels of tannins and acidity. Fragrant thread winding through baking spices and vanilla musk. Secondary flavors of raspberry, raisins, and blackberry jam. A smooth palate with very little acidity that lingers with a touch of toasted and smoky oak. Well structured with a pleasing mouthfeel and a brightly satisfying dusty tannin finish that floods and lingers on the palate.
tasting notes
raspberry • peppery • raisins • dried fig • blackberry jam • tobacco • baking spices • smokey • vanilla musk
pairs nicely with life®
• cheddar grits • roast lamb • grilled pork chops • moroccan cuisine • vegetarian lasagna • prosciutto & manchego
ava
clarksburg, CA
cooperage aged in mix of american oak, french oak, and whiskey barrels for 13 months
production
239 cases
239 cases