the kiana bottling, named for the owners' granddaughter, is made with dijon clones planted in 1996 and 1997. initially quite tight and unyielding, it first opens into flavors of leaf, herb and green tea. tucked neatly into the midpalate is a core of good red strawberry/cherry fruit. the tannins are earthy but not rough; everything here is balanced and well-managed; the alcohol a moderate 14.3%.
Kiana