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Stephen Tanzer 91 points: "Deep red. Energetic cherry and blackberry aromas are ripe but lively, with complicating baking spice, violet and vanilla accents. Silky and sweet, with vibrant crystallized dark berry flavors and suave tannins. The energetic, long finish throws off notes of candied red licorice and sexy mocha." Taking its name from the majestic Roosevelt Elk still known to roam the property--Roosevelt is a high-density vineyard planted on well-drained Willakenzie soils. This premier three acre site was planted in 1993 on a steep precipice overlooking Williams Canyon in the foothills of Oregon's Coast Range |