The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, ideal for the varietal. The nose is chock full of juicy ripe fruit, black raspberry, cherry and blackberry over hints of earthy leather and oak. The taste is wonderfully fruit forward, but not an in-your-face fruit bomb, with rather delicate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum intermingled with a hint of vanilla that transitions nicely to some notes of dried herbs and white pepper midpalate. The tannins are remarkably well structured for such a young wine, providing the ideal foundation for the long, velvety dry finish that practically compels you to take your next sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's consistently one of my favorite examples of the varietal. This wine would pair very well with hearty meat dishes, from steak to smoked brisket to traditional barbecue, but tonight I'm enjoying this wine with some chorizo tacos. The smokiness of the chorizo really pairs well with the dark fruit and earthy character of this wine. Cheers!
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