Deep scarlet violet glass with translucent purple rim. Deep nose of blackberry, blueberry, violets, cassis, anise, pencil shaving, tobacco and hints of cinnamon & vanilla. On the palate, a dry acid of medium body opens to black fruits, spice box, and black pepper. Medium tannins hold grip for a medium long dry cassis filled peppery/chalky finish. Balanced but slightly shifted to the nose with good structure. Good value at $16.98 USD for rich food/red meats accompaniment.
Deep scarlet violet glass with translucent purple rim. Deep nose of blackberry, blueberry, violets, cassis, anise, pencil shaving, tobacco and hints of cinnamon & vanilla. On the palate, a dry acid of medium body opens to black fruits, spice box, and black pepper. Medium tannins hold grip for a medium long dry cassis filled peppery/chalky finish. Balanced but slightly shifted to the nose with good structure. Good value at $16.98 USD for rich food/red meats accompaniment.
Mar 4th, 2016