Deep mulberry in color with a vibrant morello-cherry rim. There is a vividly youthful nose with fresh red- and black-berry aromas accompanied by grilled meats and discreet notes of toasted oak. Impressively juicy on the palate, the wine gives an enjoyable succulence well suited to the casual drinker. Buoyant acidity and soft, curvy tannins gently focus this medium-bodied wine with a medium-length finish. Drink now to 2014, but why wait?

— Published (3/14/2013)