This is a perfectly aged, full-bodied wine and is drinking well right now, with balanced acidity and ripe fruit flavors, dark fruit and savory oak spice notes. A burst of fruit up front and a very rich mouthfeel is immediately evident, with fruit and oak-influenced flavors carrying through on the persistent and delicious finish.

This wine seriously over-delivers, with mouth-coating fruit and spicy oak flavors. Derek Rohlffs’ enjoyed making this alter-ego wine, a distinct departure from his Pinot Noir work.