Murky and broodingly dark at the core, with a dark maroon rim, this is a moderately aromatic wine, boasting enticing scents of meat drippings sizzling in a hot pan and baked blackberries. The palate is a direct extension of the aromas, adding hints of damp earth and rusting iron. Full bodied, the wine’s somewhat lax acidity and rounded tannins make it feel a bit flat and heavy. The finish is quick and the complexity is modest and showing evolution, so don’t wait to drink this up.

— Published (5/19/2016)