Pitch black in color from the core almost to the rim, this wine has a strongly youthful intensity. It smells of blackberries, boysenberries, anise and charred timber. The palate is pristinely clean, with notes of lilac, cassis and toasted oatmeal. Suave and sexy without saturating the palate, this is sure to please lovers of both Old and New World wines. Drinking well now, there’s no need to rush as this wine has the bandwidth to go the distance enjoy through 2018. abv: 14.5% Price: $$

— Published (6/11/2015)