Tar black at the core, this sultry looking wine isn’t very forthcoming on the nose—there are notes of blackberry and asphalt, but little else. Generous in body, with good extract and pleasantly mouthcoating glycerol, this is weighty and focused without being tiresome, thanks to the hard-working, well-integrated acidity and chewy tannins. The lingering blueberry finish is lovely. Great for a hearty meal, this also sips nicely on its own. There are layers yet to be revealed here, so holding it a few years wouldn’t be a mistake. Drink now–2022.

— Published (4/26/2017)