Pronounced aromas of plush, seemingly sweet red berry fruit lead the way. Far in the background, a soft savory, olive-y streak along with dried herbs and graphite characters. On the palate the fruit feels just as ripe and jammy as the nose, but it's held in line by tight, grainy tannins. On the finish things turn synthetic and a little bitter.

Black tea, dried cherry and campfire smoke notes are direct and fresh in this red, firming up with cedar shavings on the finish. Drink now. 320,000 cases made, 100,000 cases imported.