A vibrant ruby red, garnet color, with aromas of lifted red berries, black cherry and fresh strawberry, alongside earth and spice notes of cedar, pink peppercorn and crushed tea leaf, finishing with brown baking spice notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove, characteristics often found in Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noirs. Rich, round and silky with bright acidity and long, fine-grained tannins that suggest the opportunity to age a bit, for further development of the complex layers of flavor.
This is a rich and thoroughly satisfying Cab, starting with aromas of roasted boysenberry, cocoa, violet, and toasty oak on the nose. The palate is cohesive and neatly woven, with rich black fruit, mocha, and espresso flavors that are wrapped in firm but ...
Based on 100% Zinfandel, the 2019 Zinfandel East Bench has a great perfume of red plums, wild strawberries, and flowery incense, with just hints of cigar and dried orange peel emerging with time in the glass. While it's not a blockbuster, it brings gorgeo...
Plums, cherry stones, blackberries and bark on the nose. Medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Darker-fruit character here with a firm, slightly stern finish. Better after 2023.
Cassis, meat, leather and earth notes. Firm acidity and tannins with a chalky texture, a full body and supple fruit balancing the structure. Austere on the finish. Best after two to three years of aging.