Smelling of ripe berry cobbler with vanilla and sweet pastry crumbles, this wine’s nose evokes the feel of warm, summer sunshine. Cracked peppercorn, black olive and grilled meat surface as the wine quickly opens in the glass. Medium-plus in body, the high alcohol and creamy palate are well balanced by mouthwatering acidity. The tannins are suave and rounded, offering a mild buffer to the palate’s unctuous fruit character. Generous in fruit on the long finish, this is an approachable wine with good drinkability. Drink now–2025.

— Published (3/10/2022)