The Two Wolves wines

The first batch of Two Wolves wines will be released on Nov. 15, primarily via the winery’s mailing list (www.twowolveswine.com). A small amount of wine will be in distribution only in California. Alecia Moore plans to distribute wine to other markets beginning in 2019. All wines are labeled with the Santa Barbara County AVA, although the estate is located in the county’s sub-AVA of Santa Ynez Valley.

Two Wolves Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 ($90, 14%): Only 30 cases were produced of this wine, which comes from the vineyard’s tightly spaced, low-yielding Block 4. The wine shows Moore’s penchant for herbal tones in Bordeaux varieties. A note of cedar accents the core of bright red fruit. It has heft and structure, though its tannins are tame enough that it would be enjoyable to drink now.

Two Wolves Petit Verdot 2015 ($60, 14.2%): The fullestbodied wine of the lineup, this Petit Verdot is dense, inky and lush, with a silky mouthfeel. Its vivid flavors move from balsamic blueberries to anise, sage and lavender. Fans of typical California Cabernet might prefer this fruitier, more generous wine to the Two Wolves Cabernet Sauvignon.

Two Wolves Cabernet Franc 2015 ($60, 13.6%): A beautifully herb-doused rendition of the grape variety that Alecia Moore calls “my heart.” The impression of ripe, bright raspberry leads the wine, followed by Christmas-y flavors, a whiff of conifer mingled with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a bold wine — not in weight but in style.