Black-plum, boysenberry, anise and roasted and raw meat aromas show on the complex nose of this expression of both clone and single vineyard. The palate is ripe with juicy boysenberry flavors that are leveled by sagebrush, black-tea and eucalyptus-oil flavors.
Product Description:
The medium to light garnet color is a prelude to the rich aromas that grace this race ready wine. Hints of dried jerky with leather, toasty oak and brown spice, reveal the 2A clone with more masculine characteristics than previous vintages. This rich wine shows raspberry and cranberry flavors that are well integrated with the subtle tannins. The Rio Vista Vineyard, appropriately named as it overlooks the Santa Ynez River, is the eastern gateway to Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Although slightly warmer during the growing season than vineyards further to the west, Rio Vista is also temepered by the marine environment of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
