Eggplant black at the core, this wine is youthful in appearance and scent. Oak notes are prominent on the nose, with notes of toast, ganache and coffee grinds. These notes carry through to the palate alongside hints of tree bark, licorice and sweet black cherries. The texture is polished and lush, with sultry tannins. The bustling acidity does the hard work, structure-wise, to support the obvious alcohol on the finish. There’s plenty of complexity and a lingering finish, suggesting this will age well in the medium-term enjoy through 2019.

— Published (5/19/2016)