ruben “the grape whisperer” solorzano may need a new cellar-oriented nickname if he keeps turning out such excellent bottlings. this offers lots of white and black pepper on the nose alongside thyme, rosemary, black plum, licorice, black olive, roast beef and mediterannean spice. the palate packs thyme, peppercorn, dried sage, black and green olive, espresso and green coffee beans atop underripe blackberry and strong elderberry flavors.
Harrison Clarke Vineyard