On approach, the palate of the 2017 Checkerboard Aurora Vineyard is full with notes of freshly brewed Italian espresso, roasted vanilla bean, toasted almonds, and blackberry compote.  This spice-forward wine continues with flavors of baked cherry pie and crushed, dried red pepper.  There’s ample fresh fruit surrounding the core, including dark cherry, black currant, and red plum which serve to lift the wine to a lingering finish with finely polished tannins. 

vintages

2016    2010
2015    2009
2014    2008
2013    2007
2012    2006
2011