"You might say this is a wine 30 years in the making with the potential to age and be ready to enjoy when another 30 years has come and gone. Rich in color, with a dark ruby hue, characteristic Mount Veeder black and blue fruits show the mountain's personality in full force, led by wild blackberry and blueberry, accented by oak spice and vanilla. Not shy, the wine is full-bodied with silky tannins, well balanced with mineral notes led by wet stone. Supple, with flavorful cassis and licorice, hints of cedar and dark chocolate. It's truly an honor to craft our very finest wine from this special and wondrous place, and with this wine, we salute Founder Donald Hess, who saw clearly the potential that is now being fully realized." -Dave Guffy, Director of Winemaking