Aromas of lilacs, peonies, persimmons, blackberry jam and black currants leap out of the glass on this exquisitely fragrant wine. It’s a rainbow of fresh and bright flavors on a medium-plus body palate that extends into a respectably long finish. The dark black color and neon magenta rim echo the exuberance of the flavors of youth. Everything sings in harmony, and it’s a sheer delight. The appeal here is surely in its dynamic array of aromatics, but this has the flavor density and well-structured equilibrium to hang on for a while, even as its aromas change. Drink now–2022.

— Published (2/28/2018)