The 2021 Coda Cara Mia Vineyard, a blend of 46% Cabernet Franc, 42% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, is impossible to ignore, with a stunning blend of crushed raspberries accentuated by dusty rose, a spritz of orange zest and sweet smoke. It's silky smooth, with racy acidity and crisp red fruits that cascade throughout, giving way to sweet spice and a caking of crunchy minerality. This finishes long and staining, with a blackberry and plum concentration that lingers along with notes of tobacco. A coating of sweet tannins and hints of blood orange slowly fade. This is fun yet classic.

Fresh and red-fruited, the 2021 Coda displays herbal nuances of grass clippings and sage. The medium to full-bodied palate shows the more delicate aspects of this Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend. With the potential to age a few more years, it finishes spicy, red-fruited and herbal; however, fresher is better. 10,000 bottles were made.