[House]"Deep, dark ruby-red color but not opaque. The restrained, brooding nose has meaty touches, then reveals juicy raspberry & boysenberry aromas. The palate has dense, yet elegant, fine tannin. Fine cedary oak & vanilla are well-integrated with lively red-fruit. The wine has excellent acidity & rich red-fruit that balances the alcohol. There are raisin, sweet-licorice & chocolate notes on the back-palate. The finish has dusty tannins & a saline hint