RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Rated 97 Points by Robert Parker, the critic writes, this wine, opens to kaleidoscopic wild berry preserves, apricots, licorice and potpourri-like spices that gain nuance and intensity with time in the glass. The palate offers surprising depth of flavor in a lifted, silken, ultra juicy frame, and it finishes with a flourish of spicy nuances. What a beauty! It’s immediately approachable but has what it takes for a long life in the cellar.

Food Pairings: Lamb sliders, chicken, baby back ribs, or pulled pork.