fruity up front, with a bit of ribera's youthful funk thrown in for good measure. shows leather, earth, aged cheese and dairy notes alongside ribald berry and cherry flavors. it's a solid wine with no leash; it wants to run so might as well let it. finishes with power in the homestretch. best in 2009–10. a europvin, christopher cannan selection, imported by multiple importers, including michael skurnik wines.
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