A polished and engaging red, with packed-in flavors of kirsch, ripe currant and anise, flanked with mountain herb, espresso and spice elements. A nicely integrated acidity keep this harmonious and balanced. Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2029. 10,100 cases made, 950 cases imported.

Saturated ruby. Mineral-laced aromas of candied dark fruit, woodsmoke and violet are complemented by a spicy topnote. Juicy and broad on the palate, offering ripe blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter and spicier with air. Delivers a powerful punch and shows very good depth, displaying appealing sweetness and resonating floral and spice notes on a long, gently tannic finish.

This inky garnet-colored wine has a nose of blackberry, dark chocolate and summer farm stand. Robust tannins come on strong, backing flavors of cassis, cherry preserves, butterscotch, lavender and a hint of green pepper that flow into a long finish.