The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, very classic for the varietal. The nose is chock full of warm red fruit, cherry, currant and cassis, with floral hints of violets and rich earthiness. The taste is a rush of ripe fruit, cherry, blueberry and currant that transition nicely to some earthy notes of tobacco and white pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are firm but refined, providing the perfect base for the long, dry finish that lingers on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just pleasant to drink and one of the better example of a pure form of the varietal. This wine would pair well with a broad range of dishes, from summer barbecue to pasta, lamb chops to pork tenderloin. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a Thai green curry chicken with vegetables over jasmine rice (I had a surplus of Thai basil in the garden, so I had to use it!). Cheers!
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