A decidedly good effort for their first blend. 2004, was a light year, as far as concentration of flavours, and Ridgepoint made the best of it, producing this light and simple sipper. Red pepper, strawberry and blackberry on the nose; with blackberry, cassis, and an interesting finish of dark cocoa in the mouth. Lightly chilled, or at room temperature, it really makes no difference, and neither does the time of day or year, it’s a great anytime wine … so sit back, relax and enjoy.