Ruffino - Alàuda 2018 (750ml) Yamhill-Carlton District waking up your senses

waking up your senses

The texture and weight of the wine wraps the palate and finishes bright

licorice and chocolate emerge as the wine opens

round pebbles on a clay substrate with varying amounts of iron

almost saline finish

Ruffino - Alàuda 2018 (750ml) Yamhill-Carlton District waking up your sensesDeep red with hints of violet. Intense ripe red fruit with complex secondary balsamic aromas. The Merlot yields ripe cherry and plum, while Cabernet Franc gives herbal, smoky and spiced notes, while the Colorino lends balsamic overtones. The ageing adds depth to the blend, bestowing gentle spices and elegant tannins. Alauda is an enduring wine with an impressive body. This wine will age gracefully for decades. Professional Review 92 points Wine