Glass-coating opaque purple; smoke, lavender, blueberry, and black berry; tasty flavors, long.

Aromas of crusty blackberry are dark and herbal, while the palate is zesty and fresh, with tight acidity supporting flavors of cassis, black cherry, cola nut and pepper. Toasty, herbal and licorice-like on the finish. A good yet common wine. ——M.S.(2/1/2011)—— 86