GOLD MEDAL WINNER rooted in soil of clay and gravel, the fruit exposes fine flavors of ripe fresh cherries and red jam with a hint of cassis and purple plums. The vanilla and oak in the back end leaves it satisfying and gratifying. Serve it up with pasta dishes, veal/pork/beef hand rolled meatballs with tomato based sauce over al dente linguine and deep fried chicken breasts.