A brilliant opaque garnet hue, the 2021 Butler offers vivid aromas of dark fruits including boysenberry and plum, with grilled herbs, pepper, violets, and a touch of smoke. The palate is firm and focused, with notes of fig, bittersweet chocolate, savory spice, and a mineral edge. Time in the glass brings added depth, revealing coffee, cola, and black cherry. Intense and structured, this wine delivers polished power and a long, spice-laced finish—capturing the rugged beauty and singular energy of its extraordinary mountain origin. Mendocino County, CA