Ethereal comes to mind when I open this wine. Black, and red, complex and layered. Bright cherry and raspberry on the nose followed by spices and leather. Mouthwatering and meaty. Balanced and bright in the mouth with lots of fine, but grippy tannin, punctuated with lively acidity. 

I think this beauty would pair well with a holiday roast, a vintage dress, and a houseplant.
Mikayla suggests pairing it with Dim Sum - Szechuan wontons in chili oil, fried rice cakes in sweet chili sauce, or kimchi pancakes. Chicken thighs or pork tenderloin with Madeira sauce, fried sage, and morel mushrooms.

Smells like sunshine after the rain. So much going on! Tension, beauty, flowers, and spice. Green herbal notes of eucalyptus and sage, wrapped with camphor, sweet vanilla cream wafers, lemon verbena, blackberries, black pepper, and sweet cherries. Wild and woody, mouth-filling in the most delicious way. Long finish, great acid, and velvety fine tannins.

Pair this with sex. Lots of it.

Our elegant beast greets you with blackberry, forest floor, and plum aromas. Even though this is a wine that likes to announce itself loudly it's still delicate and floral. In the mouth, the fine chalky tannins complement the rich chocolate, plush fruit, and dried herbs. Pair this with whatever Mikayla says because she's smarter than all of us.

"This would be delicious with anything smoky or earthy some ideas...Grilled leeks and fennel with California olive oil, ricotta salata, and smoked brioche croutons. Sourdough grilled cheese with lamb bacon and oven-roasted tomatoes." - Mikayla