Very consistent in style with our two prior Mole Hill bottlings, this wine clearly expresses the classic Howell Mountain briary, spicy characteristics of blackberries, Asian spices, boysenberry and dark chocolate. The mid palate is laden with roasted coffee and vanilla flavors. It has vibrant bright acidity and the firm but fine glossy tannins often seen from the appellation, and ends with a cigar box and creamy vanillin finish, showing youthfulness and great finesse with the potential for longevity in the cellar.