Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Rol Valentin—a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc—gallops out of the glass with upfront scents of baked blackberries, plum preserves and dried mulberries, plus hints of hoisin, black tea and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has plush tannins and a lively backbone framing the dried berry flavors, finishing spicy.