Dark ruby colored at the core, the 2017 Firehouse Red begins plump and juicy, with a red and black-fruited nose displaying aromas of juicy plum, dark cherry and blackberry tones, with hints of oak expressions and pencil shavings. Medium-bodied, the wine is lifted and expressive across the palate, offering a balanced structure across the mid-palate and ending with flavors of spiced plum skin, dusty lavender and elements of bitter dark chocolate on the lingering finish. It shows a good value at this quality/price ratio.