Extending from the Mendocino County border south along the western coastal edge of Sonoma County and east to Los Carneros, vineyards of the Sonoma Coast enjoy an unusually long, cool and steady growing season. And the 2012 vintage was exceptional from start to finish. fruit ripened slowly and evenly, developing beautiful concentration and lush character. We selected vineyards from cooler sites throughout the Sonoma Coast region to create a lush, layered blend. This release offers up vibrant red cherry, spice and coffee aromas that lead to a generous palage rich with brambly fruit flavors on a supple mouthfeel that lingers well into the back palate.

"This exceptional release offers up vibrant red cherry aromas that mingle with alluring cola, sweet spice and coffee bean tones. The palate is generous – reecting this vintage's near-perfect ripening conditions. Brambly fruit flavors combine with black licorice and classic earthy notes. Excellent concentration and mature, beautifully textured tannins create a broad, supple mouthfeel that lingers well into the back palate."
- Elizabeth Grant Douglas, Winemaker