This wine is reserved on the nose, with minerals dominating an array of tart red and black fruit tones. It is a nicely clean and thirst-quenching refresher, with spice tones on the palate that continue through to the medium-length finish. It’s surprisingly chiseled and lean in structure, offering very good balance. It’s bright, tangy and crisp, especially for a hearty red, and would be a nice by-the-glass pour. Drink now–2019.

— Published (4/26/2017)