Black as midnight, this wine has an unusual nose of fertilizer, creosote and briar patch. The attack is pleasant in soft and supple, ripe fruit. However, as it hits the back palate, its alcoholic heat flames. The hulking weight is countered by supportive— if high-pitched—acidity. The tannins are well-behaved, showing a fine-tuned graininess. Concentrated flavors of sweet forest berries linger on the medium finish. Drink now–2023.

— Published (2/6/2020)