Very deep garnet-purple colored, 2008 The Master Montepulciano has earthy aromas of tar and damp earth over warm black cherries, licorice, chocolate and a whiff of prunes. Very crisp with medium-firm chewy tannins it gives a good concentration of savory and dark berry flavors. The finish is long with lingering notes of bitter chocolate and anise. Drink this one now to 2015. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (805) 782-9095