This is one of the best bangs for the buck out of the Central Coast every vintage. Aromas of cedar-grilled strawberry and cracked pepper lead into a roasted red fruit flavor on the palate, which is further spiced with mace and cumin notes.

Deep magenta. Spice-accented cherry and red berry scents, along with subtle floral and woodsmoke flourishes. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering jammy red and blue fruit flavors that betray no rough edges. Closes appealingly sweet and smooth, with clinging red fruit character and subtle tannic grip.

Direct, with slightly jammy strawberry and cherry notes backed by light cola and mulling spice. Drink now. 17,000 cases made.