Bold, generous and forward, this is like a good-looking person that makes you shake at the knees. It has a straight-on purity, the perfect amount of tone offset by curves and ample yet well-structured fruit. It all leads to a mouthwatering and moreish dousing of blackberries, succulent blueberries and elderberries. Lingering on the palate, with generous baking spice tones and an explosively vinous finish, this is one to keep around for any wine-friendly crowd. The forgiving but just-there tannins give way to highly refreshing acidity through the close. Drink now–2022.

— Published (1/31/2018)