(from vines planted in 1984; 60% new wood). Evident but not dominant wood influence is present on the overtly spicy liqueur-like aromas of plum and dark cherry. The rich and quite generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors exude a subtle minerality on the bitter cherry pit-inflected finish. This well-made effort is sufficiently firmly structured that it will need at least 5 years of cellaring first.