75% cabernet franc ,10% merlot , 10% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot
Aged in 80% new French oak, 20% neutral French oak
425 Cases Produced
More of an elegant ballerina than the heavy weight boxing 2007, the ethereal and perfumed nose shows pure cassis, blackberry, pencil shavings, lavender and an earthy dust-like note. Scorched earth and violets add an exotic hint to the swirling nose. On the palate the wine shows off a balance between vibrant bright red fruit and denser blackberry richness along with a wide array of earth, spice and herbal elements, all held aloft by the invigorating 2008 acidity. The 2008 Alma finishes with some of the finest grained tannins ever off the property; they seem to linger infinitely as the bramble-like black fruit continues to come in waves.
95 Points The Wine Advocate
93 Points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
95 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous
95 Points James Suckling
Aged in 80% new French oak, 20% neutral French oak
425 Cases Produced
More of an elegant ballerina than the heavy weight boxing 2007, the ethereal and perfumed nose shows pure cassis, blackberry, pencil shavings, lavender and an earthy dust-like note. Scorched earth and violets add an exotic hint to the swirling nose. On the palate the wine shows off a balance between vibrant bright red fruit and denser blackberry richness along with a wide array of earth, spice and herbal elements, all held aloft by the invigorating 2008 acidity. The 2008 Alma finishes with some of the finest grained tannins ever off the property; they seem to linger infinitely as the bramble-like black fruit continues to come in waves.
95 Points The Wine Advocate
93 Points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
95 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous
95 Points James Suckling