This appellation presents with a dark cherry color and a wide clear rim. On the nose is lots of ripe cherry, strawberry and a hint of bergamot. It is fruit forward with notes of cherry and a hint of menthol. The 14.5% abc is quite apparent in the bright heat of the flavor. The acids are well balanced and the tannins are very mild. There is an almost chocolate finish. This is a wonderful wine to sit and enjoy by the fire. It’s a bit “green” but give it a couple more years and this will be a really nice wine. I think I’ll go buy a couple more bottles and lay them down for Christmas 2022. 88/100 $10.
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