after a bit of searching through a blanket of coffee and cocoa, fresh red currant and plum show on the nose. a solid concentration of crunchy red and black berries meets an enlivened vein of pencil lead, with pleasantly bitter cocoa lingering on the finish. there's a nice balance of plushness, medium-grained tannin and persistent acidity, making this wine easily enjoyable now.
Leorie Vineyard