Brilliant in black cherry color at the core, this wine graduates to a midsize magenta rim. The nose is somewhat shy, but pleasantly sappy and grapy. The palate amplifies the grapiness and layers on violets and lavender. The wine’s soft tannins, lifting yet integrated acidity and original flavors make this a great red for casual sipping. There’s just a touch of attractive, tannic pithiness on the finish. Its greatest pleasure may well be its joyously youthful character, so don’t let its primary fruits fade. Drink now–2018.

— Published (4/26/2017)