Black at the core, this wine has a bold, high-intensity and yet personable nose. It is impressively rich in ripe and concentrated flavors. It showcases notes of black plum, currant, licorice and animal fur. The texture is velvety and gossamer, with fluid, streamlined tannins and subtle acidic tension. Youthful, perfumed and dynamic, this full-bodied wine can drink well alone or with food. It’s a terrific by-the-glass option for a wine bar or a higher-end establishment. Drink now through 2019.

— Published (2/29/2016)