Opaque ruby. Potent, smoke-accented aromas of dark fruit preserves, espresso, licorice and vanilla show good focus and spicy lift. Sappy, penetrating and well-concentrated, offering juicy blackberry, bitter cherry and succulent herb flavors and a suggestion of spicecake. Seamless, sweet and persistent on the subtly tannic finish, leaving notes of mocha and candied flowers behind.

This generous red is bound by plush tannins that encase black cherry reduction, floral, loamy earth and mulled red plum flavors. Offers good density, with details of mineral, toast and espresso lining up along the finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,500 cases imported.