Ruby red in color with a heady bouquet of cherries, plums and violets. Flavors burst on the scene with lots of cherry, leather and tobacco nuances. Supple with a good finish, allowing it to work well with red sauced pastas, pork loins in a brown gravy, turkey meatloaf and simple grilled fish dishes
Bright red garnet. Delicate aromas of cherry and coffee with subtly integrated toasted notes. The mouth is appealing and fruity with delicate toasted notes and a medium body. Flavors of chocolate are emphasized by a hint of menthol, lying on silky tannins. The finish is long with assorted fruit flavors and a subtle touch of oak.
Decent depth, varietal flavor, well-managed tannins—all present and accounted for here. There’s a mix of red and blue berries, and a wash of wet stone adding texture to the mouthfeel. The finish falls a bit short, but that’s what separates it from the pricier bottles.