Inky violet in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of brambly dark and red berries, olive tapenade, and mocha. Tannins come on slightly strong and then recede, revealing flavors of purple plum, cherry, saddle leather and caramel. There is a nice splash of acidity on the closing note.

This supple, medium-bodied red is dark and lightly juicy, featuring baked blackberry, black currant, wild herb, mocha and smoke notes that show a mineral edge. Offers zesty ground spices and balsamic acidity that keep this lively, while well-knit tannins firm the finish. Drink now through 2028. 30,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported.