
Deep scarlet violet glass with translucent purple rim.  Deep nose of blackberry, blueberry, violets, cassis, anise, pencil shaving, tobacco and hints of cinnamon & vanilla.  On the palate, a dry acid of medium body opens to black fruits, spice box, and black pepper.  Medium tannins hold grip for a medium long dry cassis filled peppery/chalky finish.  Balanced but slightly shifted to the nose with good structure.  Good value at $16.98 USD for rich food/red meats accompaniment.  
Deep scarlet violet glass with translucent purple rim.  Deep nose of blackberry, blueberry, violets, cassis, anise, pencil shaving, tobacco and hints of cinnamon & vanilla.  On the palate, a dry acid of medium body opens to black fruits, spice box, and black pepper.  Medium tannins hold grip for a medium long dry cassis filled peppery/chalky finish.  Balanced but slightly shifted to the nose with good structure.  Good value at $16.98 USD for rich food/red meats accompaniment.  
Mar 4th, 2016