Ripe black raspberries
I would give it another 5-7 years in bottle
and the wine seemed to swell and become even richer with each sip
2004 Schrader - Wine Spectator - Jun 15
and boysenberry notes come barreling out of the glass
Vida Valiente High Ranch 2021 750mL Bordeaux Ripe black raspberries"Made by Sam Kaplan and from a site just across from the Judge vineyard, which sits above the morning fog, the 2021 Vida Valiente High Ranch has an old school, ultra classic profile of ripe darker currants, ripe tobacco, chocolate, and mineral, with beautiful background spice and herbal nuances. These carry to a full bodied, concentrated, structured wine that has terrific ripeness, a round, layered mid palate, and outstanding length. From younger