This wine has a deep, black-inflected core with a dark ruby rim. The nose is unusual—though attractive—starting with tar, mulberries and cassis before moving on to mint and absinthe. The body feels more medium that the dense nose would suggest, and it is brilliantly balanced. The vivacious acidity and lightly dusty tannins balance the light glycerol. There is no evident use of oak here, and the wine is pure and soulful. Drink 2013–2018.

— Published (9/24/2013)