"Notes of crushed red plums and red currants plus warm cherries and a whiff of cedar. Light to medium-bodied with a low to medium level of grainy tannins, plenty of juicy berry fruit and crisp acidity, it finishes long with lingering red berry flavors."

"Bright violet color. Powerfully scented with blackberry and blueberry, with a more serious licorice character coming up in the glass. Flavors of dark berries, bitter cherry and mocha show both depth and verve, sweetened by a touch of vanilla. Gains firmness with air and finishes with good clarity and length. Definitely shows the polish I've come to expect from a Ben Riggs wine."