A purple-magenta rim surrounds this wine’s deep black core. The fresh nose shows notes of blackberry, black-currant leaf and musk. These pure flavors follow to the palate, where only the lightest oak notes of dark chocolate and spice appear. The linear palate is perky with crackling acidity. The dense, fine tannins are delicately drying. Short on the finish, this is a wine for casual foods a large charcuterie board is the first option that to springs to mind. Drink now through 2017.

— Published (6/16/2014)