Notes of dark fruit, chocolate, coffee and sweet spices. Bright, juicy and fruit driven, with plenty of personality.

Earthy and herbal on the nose, with a nice blanket of leather to add rusticity to the wine’s core cherry and raspberry aromas. The palate is full, chewy and a touch candied, with roasted berry, herb and chocolate flavors. Finishes lightly roasted as well; drink now.——M.S.(6/1/2011)—— 88