Red fruits and a dried herb and dusty, earthy quality are coaxed from the glass. A hint of dried rose petals and lavender adds a lift to the dark-fruited profile. With air, the red fruit character appears as raspberry confiture. Tannic at the outset, the structure continues down the palate and finishes with a grapefruit-like sensation. High atop the Sonoma Coast, Precious Mountain is typified by structure and savory qualities. Low yielding and dry farmed, it is easy to understand why this wine is so intense. Patience in the cellar will be rewarded with a sublime texture. | Williams Selyem