Lightly transparent with garnet reflections in the glass. The wine initially presents fresh white and pink rose petals on the nosewith violet oil, distant cracked cardamom, and Luxardo cherry liquor. The palate is soft upfrontwith lavender oil and underripe raspberry - the structure fades to a touch of grip with a linger of shortbread. As the wine opens you sense aromaticsof freshly harvested wild blueberries and wild thistle. The wine reroutes itself on the finishwith white pepperoil and fresh caramel, -Caileen

The inaugural Dry Creek Zinfandel from Integrity shows up-front notes of flint, pencil shavings, and plum skins. After some time, the wine evokes more floral and savory notes such as bee pollen and purple flowers and eucalyptus. The finish has prevalent tones of caramel, milk chocolate, cardamom, and clove. Texturally, grippy intensity upfront that evolves nicely to a soft, encompassing mouthfeel. 

Immediately upon opening 2019 Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot the wine is black bramble, cedar, tobacco wrapper, and an almost enveloping sense of depth. Upfront the fruit profile is dark and almost brooding, but as the wine evolves over your palate the fruit turns brighter; think pomegranate, currant, and alpine blueberries. The juxtaposition is engaging and brings life to the end palate in the form of bright acidity and a gripping mouthfeel that lingers long after the wine has passed. For food pairings consider something high in both protein and fat; you can go classic with a grilled or roasted cut of beef, or spice things up with yakitori. Drink now – 2030.

Arguably, our finest Santa Cruz Mountain Cabernet yet. Serious wine, yet approachable now.