Opaque purple; juicy black fruits, hint of balsamic, easy-to-understand, friendly.

Deep, compact and rich on the nose, with a big dose of ripe berry aromas. The palate is healthy and blends a beefy, muscular body with balancing acids and firm but ripe tannins. Tastes pretty and sweet, like blackberry or plum pie. Chewy and chocolaty on the finish; overall it’s a winner. ——M.S.(5/1/2011)—— 90