This wine is completely black at the core with a deeply-colored maroon rim. The nose is intriguing, with whiffs of pinesap, bay leaf, Band-Aid, boysenberry and blueberry preserves. Full bodied but fortified with medium acidity and sophisticated tannins, this wine lingers on the palate. There’s no evidence of new oak, and its elegant mouthfeel allows this wine to drink well alone or with food. There’s something for everyone here, and enough fine balance and lift to drink year round. Drink 2013–2016.

— Published (9/24/2013)