The wines from Comptche Ridge often have a long, low profile, totally beholden to low forested ridges that house the site. On gentle aeration, hints of cassia bark and rose hip unfurl, followed by warm, but fresh, red fruits. The palate echoes these aromatics but adds the detail of dewy forest duff and redwood sorrel. Structured acids and well-worn tannins give the wine a stable, even base upon which the wine will age; we suggest a minimum of 2-3 years' aging.